Wenatchee 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

820 North Chelan Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801

Region: : WA - Spokane




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 38
Average amount Wenatchee Valley Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $24,619.00
Average amount Medicare paid Wenatchee 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) $12,729.00
Difference between what Wenatchee Valley Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $11,890.00
Hospital's Markup: 193%
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 53% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 123 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 96%