San Luis Valley Regional 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

106 Blanca Ave
Alamosa, CO 81101

Region: : CO - Colorado Springs




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 39
Average amount San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $45,924.00
Average amount Medicare paid San Luis Valley Regional 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) $14,963.00
Difference between what San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $30,961.00
Hospital's Markup: 306%
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 12% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1362 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 50%