Kaweah Delta Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 470

400 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA 93291

Region: : CA - Bakersfield




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 189
Average amount Kaweah Delta Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $52,040.00
Average amount Medicare paid Kaweah Delta Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $16,324.00
Difference between what Kaweah Delta Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $35,716.00
Hospital's Markup: 318%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $52,062.90
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,566.90
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 0% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1693 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 38%