2901 Squalicum ParkwayBellingham, WA 98225
Region: : WA - Seattle
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 48 |
| Average amount St Joseph Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $80,876.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid St Joseph Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $26,719.00 |
| Difference between what St Joseph Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $54,157.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 302% |
| 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 | 15% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 604 out of 1332 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 55% |