Valley Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

400 S 43rd St
Renton, WA 98055

Region: : WA - Seattle




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 71
Average amount Valley Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $35,462.00
Average amount Medicare paid Valley Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $7,931.00
Difference between what Valley Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $27,531.00
Hospital's Markup: 447%
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 15% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 694 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 29%