Tri-city 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

4002 Vista Way
Oceanside, CA 92056

Region: : CA - San Diego




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 143
Average amount Tri-city Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $72,890.00
Average amount Medicare paid Tri-city 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) $15,662.00
Difference between what Tri-city Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $57,228.00
Hospital's Markup: 465%
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 40% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2296 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 17%