Southwest Healthcare System's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

25500 Medical Center Drive
Murrieta, CA 92562

Region: : CA - San Diego




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 22
Average amount Southwest Healthcare System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $22,483.00
Average amount Medicare paid Southwest Healthcare System for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $7,051.00
Difference between what Southwest Healthcare System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $15,432.00
Hospital's Markup: 318%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $30,746.10
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $7,083.45
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 27% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 352 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 64%