Alvarado Hospital Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 473

6655 Alvarado Road
San diego, CA 92120

Region: : CA - San Diego




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 11
Average amount Alvarado Hospital Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $92,695.00
Average amount Medicare paid Alvarado Hospital Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $14,935.00
Difference between what Alvarado Hospital Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $77,760.00
Hospital's Markup: 620%
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 70% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 780 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 8%