Valley Presbyterian 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

15107 Vanowen St
Van nuys, CA 91406

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 274
Average amount Valley Presbyterian Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $70,345.00
Average amount Medicare paid Valley Presbyterian Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $20,130.00
Difference between what Valley Presbyterian Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $50,215.00
Hospital's Markup: 349%
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 35% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2247 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 18%