Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek'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

1425 S Main St
Walnut creek, CA 94596

Region: : CA - Contra Costa County




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 18
Average amount Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $53,574.00
Average amount Medicare paid Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $16,927.00
Difference between what Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $36,647.00
Hospital's Markup: 316%
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 3% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1758 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 36%