Lutheran 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

150 55th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220

Region: : NY - Manhattan




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 116
Average amount Lutheran Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $39,566.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lutheran 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) $24,134.00
Difference between what Lutheran Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $15,432.00
Hospital's Markup: 163%
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 24% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 986 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 64%