Essentia Health-fargo'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

3000 32nd Ave South
Fargo, ND 58104

Region: : ND - Fargo/Moorhead MN




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 119
Average amount Essentia Health-fargo charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $29,208.00
Average amount Medicare paid Essentia Health-fargo for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,610.00
Difference between what Essentia Health-fargo charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $16,598.00
Hospital's Markup: 231%
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 44% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 323 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 88%