Saint Vincent 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

2131 W 3rd St
Los angeles, CA 90057

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 228
Average amount Saint Vincent Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $79,607.00
Average amount Medicare paid Saint Vincent 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) $19,924.00
Difference between what Saint Vincent Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $59,683.00
Hospital's Markup: 399%
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% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2435 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 11%