Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 470

1000 Blythe Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203

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	104
Average amount Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges	$54,229.00
Average amount Medicare paid Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications)	$16,870.00
Difference between what Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure	$37,359.00
Hospital's Markup:	321%
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	4% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis	1782 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive	35%