Whittier Hospital 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

9080 Colima Rd
Whittier, CA 90605

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 13
Average amount Whittier Hospital Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $113,517.00
Average amount Medicare paid Whittier Hospital 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) $19,098.00
Difference between what Whittier Hospital Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $94,419.00
Hospital's Markup: 594%
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 118% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2669 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 3%