University Of North Carolina 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

101 Manning Drive
Chapel hill, NC 27514

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 With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 22
Average amount University Of North Carolina Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $56,320.00
Average amount Medicare paid University Of North Carolina Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $32,733.00
Difference between what University Of North Carolina Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $23,587.00
Hospital's Markup: 172%
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 31% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 271 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 71%