Northwest 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 With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

6200 North La Cholla Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85741

Region: : AZ - Tucson




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 23
Average amount Northwest Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $79,972.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northwest Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $18,689.00
Difference between what Northwest Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $61,283.00
Hospital's Markup: 427%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $81,704.20
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $22,531.30
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 2% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 549 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 41%