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 Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 470

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 Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 208
Average amount University Of Alabama Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $52,963.00
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 Without Major Complications) $15,242.00
Difference between what University Of Alabama Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $37,721.00
Hospital's Markup: 347%
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 2% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1731 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 37%