Carolinas Medical Center-union'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

600 Hospital Dr
Monroe, NC 28110

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 12
Average amount Carolinas Medical Center-union charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $57,415.00
Average amount Medicare paid Carolinas Medical Center-union for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $21,722.00
Difference between what Carolinas Medical Center-union charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $35,693.00
Hospital's Markup: 264%
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 30% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 284 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 70%