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

Diagnosis code: 460

2811 Tieton Drive
Yakima, WA 98902

Region: : WA - Yakima




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 27
Average amount Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $70,792.00
Average amount Medicare paid Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $27,016.00
Difference between what Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $43,776.00
Hospital's Markup: 262%
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 26% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 470 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 65%