Temple University Hospital'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

3401 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Region: : PA - Philadelphia




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 48
Average amount Temple University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $172,393.00
Average amount Medicare paid Temple University Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $22,674.00
Difference between what Temple University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $149,719.00
Hospital's Markup: 760%
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 231% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2744 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 0%