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 Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 470

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 Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 301
Average amount St Joseph Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $37,299.00
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 Without Major Complications) $15,119.00
Difference between what St Joseph Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $22,180.00
Hospital's Markup: 246%
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 28% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 848 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 69%