Cullman Regional Medical Center'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

1912 Alabama Highway 157
Cullman, AL 35058

Region: : AL - Birmingham




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 31
Average amount Cullman Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $58,004.00
Average amount Medicare paid Cullman Regional Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $17,419.00
Difference between what Cullman Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $40,585.00
Hospital's Markup: 332%
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 29% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 290 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 69%