Gaston Memorial Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

2525 Court Dr
Gastonia, NC 28052

Region: : NC - Charlotte




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 23
Average amount Gaston Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $53,350.00
Average amount Medicare paid Gaston Memorial Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $20,904.00
Difference between what Gaston Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $32,446.00
Hospital's Markup: 255%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $81,704.20
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $22,531.30
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 35% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 226 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 76%