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

Diagnosis code: 460

2215 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301

Region: : CA - Bakersfield




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 23
Average amount Mercy Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $195,313.00
Average amount Medicare paid Mercy Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $30,360.00
Difference between what Mercy Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $164,953.00
Hospital's Markup: 643%
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 104% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1277 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 4%