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

Diagnosis code: 473

400 S 43rd St
Renton, WA 98055

Region: : WA - Seattle




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 34
Average amount Valley Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $63,038.00
Average amount Medicare paid Valley Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $16,181.00
Difference between what Valley Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $46,857.00
Hospital's Markup: 389%
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 16% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 605 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 28%