Duke Health Raleigh 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

3400 Wake Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609

Region: : NC - Raleigh




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 373
Average amount Duke Health Raleigh Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $55,576.00
Average amount Medicare paid Duke Health Raleigh Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,051.00
Difference between what Duke Health Raleigh Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $43,525.00
Hospital's Markup: 461%
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 7% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1831 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 33%