555 E Valley ParkwayEscondido, CA 92025
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 Palomar Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $87,614.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Palomar Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $25,997.00 |
| Difference between what Palomar Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $61,617.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 337% |
| 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 | 8% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 693 out of 1332 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 48% |