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

Diagnosis code: 473

2901 Squalicum Parkway
Bellingham, WA 98225

Region: : WA - Seattle




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 44
Average amount St Joseph Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $38,309.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Joseph Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $15,449.00
Difference between what St Joseph Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $22,860.00
Hospital's Markup: 247%
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 30% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 252 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 70%