2001 Vail AveCharlotte, 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 Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 991 |
| Average amount Carolinas Med Center-mercy charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $50,359.00 |
| 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 Without Major Complications) | $12,078.00 |
| Difference between what Carolinas Med Center-mercy charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $38,281.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 416% |
| 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 | 3% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 1603 out of 2750 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 42% |