Southwest Healthcare System's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 473

25500 Medical Center Drive
Murrieta, CA 92562

Region: : CA - San Diego




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 16
Average amount Southwest Healthcare System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $48,689.00
Average amount Medicare paid Southwest Healthcare System for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $14,771.00
Difference between what Southwest Healthcare System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $33,918.00
Hospital's Markup: 329%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $54,478.50
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,672.60
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 11% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 411 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 51%