Rex 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

4420 Lake Boone Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607

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 686
Average amount Rex Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $54,346.00
Average amount Medicare paid Rex Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,515.00
Difference between what Rex Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $41,831.00
Hospital's Markup: 434%
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 1786 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 35%