1400 Locust StreetPittsburgh, PA 15219
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 | 71 |
Average amount Upmc Mercy charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $54,719.00 |
Average amount Medicare paid Upmc Mercy for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) | $15,565.00 |
Difference between what Upmc Mercy charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $39,154.00 |
Hospital's Markup: | 351% |
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 | 5% higher |
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 1795 out of 2750 reported procedures |
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 35% |