University Of Alabama Hospital'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

619 South 19th Street
Birmingham, AL 35233

Region: : AL - Birmingham




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 18
Average amount University Of Alabama Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $72,602.00
Average amount Medicare paid University Of Alabama Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $22,759.00
Difference between what University Of Alabama Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $49,843.00
Hospital's Markup: 319%
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 11% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 479 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 49%