University Of Washington Medical Ctr's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

1959 Ne Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195

Region: : WA - Seattle




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 21
Average amount University Of Washington Medical Ctr charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $44,328.00
Average amount Medicare paid University Of Washington Medical Ctr for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $30,493.00
Difference between what University Of Washington Medical Ctr charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $13,835.00
Hospital's Markup: 145%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $81,704.20
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $22,531.30
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 46% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 101 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 89%