Alvarado Hospital Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

6655 Alvarado Road
San diego, CA 92120

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 46
Average amount Alvarado Hospital Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $47,918.00
Average amount Medicare paid Alvarado Hospital Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $7,129.00
Difference between what Alvarado Hospital Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $40,789.00
Hospital's Markup: 672%
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 56% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 856 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 12%