Arroyo Grande Community 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

345 S Halcyon Rd
Arroyo grande, CA 93420

Region: : CA - San Luis Obispo




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 168
Average amount Arroyo Grande Community Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $77,876.00
Average amount Medicare paid Arroyo Grande Community Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,802.00
Difference between what Arroyo Grande Community Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $65,074.00
Hospital's Markup: 608%
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 50% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2399 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 13%