Dominican 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

1555 Soquel Drive
Santa cruz, CA 95065

Region: : CA - Santa Cruz




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 144
Average amount Dominican Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $103,467.00
Average amount Medicare paid Dominican Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $19,732.00
Difference between what Dominican Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $83,735.00
Hospital's Markup: 524%
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 99% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2636 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 4%