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 Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 470

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 Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 145
Average amount Carolinas Medical Center-union charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $42,863.00
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 Without Major Complications) $14,360.00
Difference between what Carolinas Medical Center-union charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $28,503.00
Hospital's Markup: 298%
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 18% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1179 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 57%