Hi-desert 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

6601 White Feather Road
Joshua tree, CA 92252

Region: : CA - Palm Springs/Rancho M




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 28
Average amount Hi-desert Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $36,251.00
Average amount Medicare paid Hi-desert 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) $17,393.00
Difference between what Hi-desert Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $18,858.00
Hospital's Markup: 208%
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 30% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 775 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 72%