Northwest Hospital'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

1550 North 115th Street
Seattle, WA 98133

Region: : WA - Seattle




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 18
Average amount Northwest Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $70,369.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northwest Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $20,136.00
Difference between what Northwest Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $50,233.00
Hospital's Markup: 349%
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 14% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 447 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 52%