Elmhurst Hospital Center'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

79-01 Broadway
Elmhurst, NY 11373

Region: : NY - East Long Island




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 20
Average amount Elmhurst Hospital Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $24,031.00
Average amount Medicare paid Elmhurst Hospital Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $26,985.00
Difference between what Elmhurst Hospital Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure -$2,954.00
Hospital's Markup: 89%
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 54% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 113 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 96%