6655 Alvarado RoadSan diego, CA 92120
Region: : CA - San Diego
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 21 |
| Average amount Alvarado Hospital Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $148,591.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Alvarado Hospital Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $27,964.00 |
| Difference between what Alvarado Hospital Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $120,627.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 531% |
| Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $95,568.30 |
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $27,778.70 |
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 55% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 1173 out of 1332 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 12% |