Novato Community 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

180 Rowland Way
Novato, CA 94945

Region: : CA - San Francisco




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 119
Average amount Novato Community Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $89,422.00
Average amount Medicare paid Novato Community Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $16,938.00
Difference between what Novato Community Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $72,484.00
Hospital's Markup: 527%
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 72% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2545 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 7%