Upmc Mercy'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

1400 Locust Street
Pittsburgh, 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%