Bakersfield Memorial Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

420 34th St Box 1888
Bakersfield, CA 93301

Region: : CA - Bakersfield




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 27
Average amount Bakersfield Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $131,314.00
Average amount Medicare paid Bakersfield Memorial Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $28,714.00
Difference between what Bakersfield Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $102,600.00
Hospital's Markup: 457%
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 37% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1104 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 17%