Northridge Hospital 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

18300 Roscoe Blvd
Northridge, CA 91325

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 151
Average amount Northridge Hospital Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $106,174.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northridge Hospital 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) $17,495.00
Difference between what Northridge Hospital Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $88,679.00
Hospital's Markup: 606%
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 104% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2646 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 4%