Ucsf 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

505 Parnassus Ave, Box 0296
San francisco, CA 94143

Region: : CA - San Francisco




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 73
Average amount Ucsf Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $80,886.00
Average amount Medicare paid Ucsf Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $15,484.00
Difference between what Ucsf Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $65,402.00
Hospital's Markup: 522%
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 163% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 958 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 2%