Keck Hospital Of Usc'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

1500 San Pablo St
Los angeles, CA 90033

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 124
Average amount Keck Hospital Of Usc charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $123,885.00
Average amount Medicare paid Keck Hospital Of Usc for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $19,369.00
Difference between what Keck Hospital Of Usc charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $104,516.00
Hospital's Markup: 639%
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 138% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2706 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 2%