Valley Presbyterian 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

15107 Vanowen St
Van nuys, CA 91406

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 26
Average amount Valley Presbyterian Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $30,925.00
Average amount Medicare paid Valley Presbyterian Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $9,755.00
Difference between what Valley Presbyterian Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $21,170.00
Hospital's Markup: 317%
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 1% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 598 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 39%