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

Diagnosis code: 460

450 East Romie Lane
Salinas, CA 93901

Region: : CA - Salinas




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 52
Average amount Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $100,831.00
Average amount Medicare paid Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) $36,446.00
Difference between what Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $64,385.00
Hospital's Markup: 276%
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 6% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 842 out of 1332 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 37%