Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hos'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

1250 16th Street
Santa monica, CA 90404

Region: : CA - Los Angeles




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 263
Average amount Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hos charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $68,342.00
Average amount Medicare paid Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hos for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $16,687.00
Difference between what Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hos charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $51,655.00
Hospital's Markup: 409%
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 31% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2209 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 20%