555 E Valley ParkwayEscondido, CA 92025
Region: : CA - San Diego
Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) |
Total 2011 Cases | 26 |
Average amount Palomar Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $46,813.00 |
Average amount Medicare paid Palomar Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) | $6,964.00 |
Difference between what Palomar Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $39,849.00 |
Hospital's Markup: | 672% |
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 | 52% higher |
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 844 out of 975 reported procedures |
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 13% |