Virginia Hospital Center - Arlington'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

1701 North George Mason Drive
Arlington, VA 22205

Region: : VA - Arlington




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 450
Average amount Virginia Hospital Center - Arlington charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $36,547.00
Average amount Medicare paid Virginia Hospital Center - Arlington for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $13,369.00
Difference between what Virginia Hospital Center - Arlington charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $23,178.00
Hospital's Markup: 273%
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 30% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 802 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 71%