St Joseph 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 With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

2901 Squalicum Parkway
Bellingham, WA 98225

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 12
Average amount St Joseph Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $59,225.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Joseph Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $22,738.00
Difference between what St Joseph Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $36,487.00
Hospital's Markup: 260%
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 28% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 305 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 67%