Swedish Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 473

747 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122

Region: : WA - Seattle




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 16
Average amount Swedish Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $75,479.00
Average amount Medicare paid Swedish Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $18,619.00
Difference between what Swedish Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $56,860.00
Hospital's Markup: 405%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $54,478.50
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,672.60
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 39% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 710 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 16%