Salinas Valley Memorial 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

450 East Romie Lane
Salinas, CA 93901

Region: : CA - Salinas




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 31
Average amount Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $40,509.00
Average amount Medicare paid Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $9,646.00
Difference between what Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $30,863.00
Hospital's Markup: 419%
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 32% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 785 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 19%