Canton-potsdam 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

50 Leroy Street
Potsdam, NY 13676

Region: : VT - Burlington




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 61
Average amount Canton-potsdam Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $31,031.00
Average amount Medicare paid Canton-potsdam Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $13,922.00
Difference between what Canton-potsdam Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $17,109.00
Hospital's Markup: 222%
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 40% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 417 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 85%