Harborview 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

325 9th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

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 26
Average amount Harborview Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $67,105.00
Average amount Medicare paid Harborview 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) $24,298.00
Difference between what Harborview Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $42,807.00
Hospital's Markup: 276%
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 29% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2181 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 21%