Valleycare 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 With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

5555 West Las Positas Boulevard
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Region: : CA - Alameda County




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 14
Average amount Valleycare Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $187,417.00
Average amount Medicare paid Valleycare Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $28,617.00
Difference between what Valleycare Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $158,800.00
Hospital's Markup: 654%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $81,704.20
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $22,531.30
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 129% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 913 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 2%