Kennewick General 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

900 South Auburn Street
Kennewick, WA 99336

Region: : WA - Spokane




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 82
Average amount Kennewick General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $41,231.00
Average amount Medicare paid Kennewick General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $14,732.00
Difference between what Kennewick General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $26,499.00
Hospital's Markup: 279%
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 21% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1085 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 61%