St Jude Medical 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

101 E Valencia Mesa Drive
Fullerton, CA 92835

Region: : CA - Orange County




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 24
Average amount St Jude Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $36,534.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Jude Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,560.00
Difference between what St Jude Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $29,974.00
Hospital's Markup: 556%
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 19% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 714 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 27%