Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

401 15th Avenue Se
Puyallup, WA 98372

Region: : WA - Tacoma




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 15
Average amount Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $37,295.00
Average amount Medicare paid Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,494.00
Difference between what Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $30,801.00
Hospital's Markup: 574%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $30,746.10
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $7,083.45
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 21% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 729 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 25%