Grossmont 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

5555 Grossmont Center Drive Box 58
La mesa, CA 91942

Region: : CA - San Diego




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 32
Average amount Grossmont Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $40,976.00
Average amount Medicare paid Grossmont Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $7,950.00
Difference between what Grossmont Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $33,026.00
Hospital's Markup: 515%
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 33% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 793 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 19%