Valleycare Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 460

5555 West Las Positas Boulevard
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Region: : CA - Alameda County




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 38
Average amount Valleycare Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $164,297.00
Average amount Medicare paid Valleycare Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $32,486.00
Difference between what Valleycare Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $131,811.00
Hospital's Markup: 505%
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 72% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1215 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 9%