George Washington Univ 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

900 23rd St Nw
Washington, DC 20037

Region: : DC - Washington




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 92
Average amount George Washington Univ Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $68,726.00
Average amount Medicare paid George Washington Univ Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $19,071.00
Difference between what George Washington Univ Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $49,655.00
Hospital's Markup: 360%
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 32% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2215 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 19%