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

Diagnosis code: 473

5555 Grossmont Center Drive Box 58
La mesa, CA 91942

Region: : CA - San Diego




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 36
Average amount Grossmont Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $74,337.00
Average amount Medicare paid Grossmont Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $15,484.00
Difference between what Grossmont Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $58,853.00
Hospital's Markup: 480%
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 36% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 701 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 17%