Peachealth St John 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

1615 Delaware Street
Longview, WA 98632

Region: : OR - Portland




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 170
Average amount Peachealth St John Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $29,546.00
Average amount Medicare paid Peachealth St John 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) $15,275.00
Difference between what Peachealth St John Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $14,271.00
Hospital's Markup: 193%
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 43% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 339 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 88%