Sequoia 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

170 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Redwood city, CA 94062

Region: : CA - San Mateo 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 122
Average amount Sequoia Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $134,792.00
Average amount Medicare paid Sequoia Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $17,436.00
Difference between what Sequoia Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $117,356.00
Hospital's Markup: 773%
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 159% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2720 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 1%