Upmc Mckeesport'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

1500 Fifth Avenue
Mc keesport, PA 15132

Region: : PA - Pittsburgh




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 28
Average amount Upmc Mckeesport charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $44,352.00
Average amount Medicare paid Upmc Mckeesport for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $14,600.00
Difference between what Upmc Mckeesport charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $29,752.00
Hospital's Markup: 303%
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 15% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1265 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 54%