Geisinger Medical Center'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

100 North Academy Avenue
Danville, PA 17822

Region: : PA - Danville




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 170
Average amount Geisinger Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $64,465.00
Average amount Medicare paid Geisinger Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $17,002.00
Difference between what Geisinger Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $47,463.00
Hospital's Markup: 379%
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 24% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2115 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 23%