Island 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

1211 24th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221

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 154
Average amount Island Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $31,460.00
Average amount Medicare paid Island Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $13,955.00
Difference between what Island Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $17,505.00
Hospital's Markup: 225%
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 40% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 438 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 84%