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

Diagnosis code: 491

420 34th St Box 1888
Bakersfield, CA 93301

Region: : CA - Bakersfield




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 33
Average amount Bakersfield Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $50,243.00
Average amount Medicare paid Bakersfield Memorial Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $7,605.00
Difference between what Bakersfield Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $42,638.00
Hospital's Markup: 660%
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 63% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 875 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 10%