Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Str'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

420 South Jackson Street
Pottsville, PA 17901

Region: : PA - Reading




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 41
Average amount Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Str charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $33,163.00
Average amount Medicare paid Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Str for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $13,066.00
Difference between what Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Str charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $20,097.00
Hospital's Markup: 253%
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 36% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 569 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 79%