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

Diagnosis code: 460

7901 Frost St
San diego, CA 92123

Region: : CA - San Diego




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 26
Average amount Sharp Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $127,694.00
Average amount Medicare paid Sharp Memorial Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $29,600.00
Difference between what Sharp Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $98,094.00
Hospital's Markup: 431%
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 34% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1079 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 19%