North Carolina Specialty 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

3916 Ben Franklin Boulevard
Durham, NC 27704

Region: : NC - Durham




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 282
Average amount North Carolina Specialty Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $27,918.00
Average amount Medicare paid North Carolina Specialty Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $11,058.00
Difference between what North Carolina Specialty Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $16,860.00
Hospital's Markup: 252%
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 46% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 260 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 91%