Skagit Valley 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

1415 Kincaid Street
Mount vernon, WA 98274

Region: : WA - Everett




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 183
Average amount Skagit Valley Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $43,124.00
Average amount Medicare paid Skagit Valley Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $14,483.00
Difference between what Skagit Valley Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $28,641.00
Hospital's Markup: 297%
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 17% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1197 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 56%