Valdese General Hospital Inc'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

720 Malcolm Blvd
Valdese, NC 28690

Region: : NC - Hickory




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 51
Average amount Valdese General Hospital Inc charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $57,980.00
Average amount Medicare paid Valdese General Hospital Inc for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,780.00
Difference between what Valdese General Hospital Inc charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $45,200.00
Hospital's Markup: 453%
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 11% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1920 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 30%