Sentara Potomac 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

2300 Opitz Boulevard
Woodbridge, VA 22191

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 86
Average amount Sentara Potomac Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $37,174.00
Average amount Medicare paid Sentara Potomac Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $13,781.00
Difference between what Sentara Potomac Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $23,393.00
Hospital's Markup: 269%
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 29% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 840 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 69%