Valley 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

12606 East Mission Avenue
Spokane, WA 99216

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 166
Average amount Valley Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $65,177.00
Average amount Medicare paid Valley Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $14,204.00
Difference between what Valley Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $50,973.00
Hospital's Markup: 458%
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 25% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2138 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 22%