Carolinas Med Center-mercy'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

2001 Vail Ave
Charlotte, NC 28207

Region: : NC - Charlotte




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 40
Average amount Carolinas Med Center-mercy charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $75,678.00
Average amount Medicare paid Carolinas Med Center-mercy for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $19,864.00
Difference between what Carolinas Med Center-mercy charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $55,814.00
Hospital's Markup: 380%
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 7% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 516 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 45%