Virginia Mason 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

1100 Ninth Avenue (po Box 900)
Seattle, WA 98111

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 Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 308
Average amount Virginia Mason Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $35,949.00
Average amount Medicare paid Virginia Mason 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) $17,225.00
Difference between what Virginia Mason Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $18,724.00
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 31% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 750 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 73%