Antelope Valley Hospital Med 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

1600 W Ave J
Lancaster, CA 93534

Region: : CA - Los Angeles




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 22
Average amount Antelope Valley Hospital Med Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $56,808.00
Average amount Medicare paid Antelope Valley Hospital Med Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $8,232.00
Difference between what Antelope Valley Hospital Med Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $48,576.00
Hospital's Markup: 690%
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 85% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 911 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 7%