Washington Hospital 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

110 Irving St Nw
Washington, DC 20010

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 142
Average amount Washington Hospital Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $68,228.00
Average amount Medicare paid Washington Hospital Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $17,310.00
Difference between what Washington Hospital Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $50,918.00
Hospital's Markup: 394%
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 31% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2205 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 20%