Arrowhead 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

18701 North 67th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85308

Region: : AZ - Phoenix




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 146
Average amount Arrowhead Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $49,215.00
Average amount Medicare paid Arrowhead Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $14,663.00
Difference between what Arrowhead Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $34,552.00
Hospital's Markup: 335%
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 5% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1541 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 44%