Lac/harbor-ucla Med 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

1000 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90509

Region: : CA - Los Angeles




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 12
Average amount Lac/harbor-ucla Med Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $32,022.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lac/harbor-ucla Med Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $26,413.00
Difference between what Lac/harbor-ucla Med Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $5,609.00
Hospital's Markup: 121%
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 38% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 487 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 82%