Erie County Medical 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

462 Grider Street
Buffalo, NY 14215

Region: : NY - Buffalo




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 83
Average amount Erie County Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $27,732.00
Average amount Medicare paid Erie County Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $18,419.00
Difference between what Erie County Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $9,313.00
Hospital's Markup: 150%
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 47% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 250 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 91%