Columbus Regional Healthcare System'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

500 Jefferson St
Whiteville, NC 28472

Region: : NC - Wilmington




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 37
Average amount Columbus Regional Healthcare System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $27,005.00
Average amount Medicare paid Columbus Regional Healthcare System for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $13,771.00
Difference between what Columbus Regional Healthcare System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $13,234.00
Hospital's Markup: 196%
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 48% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 215 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 92%