Verdugo Hills Hospital'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

1812 Verdugo Blvd
Glendale, CA 91209

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 57
Average amount Verdugo Hills Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $64,854.00
Average amount Medicare paid Verdugo Hills Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $14,291.00
Difference between what Verdugo Hills Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $50,563.00
Hospital's Markup: 453%
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 25% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2126 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 23%