Carolinas Medical Center-lincoln'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

433 Mcalister Rd
Lincolnton, NC 28092

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 29
Average amount Carolinas Medical Center-lincoln charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $52,411.00
Average amount Medicare paid Carolinas Medical Center-lincoln for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $13,759.00
Difference between what Carolinas Medical Center-lincoln charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $38,652.00
Hospital's Markup: 380%
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 1% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1710 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 38%