Schuylkill Medical Center - East Norwegian St'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

700 East Norwegian 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 64
Average amount Schuylkill Medical Center - East Norwegian St charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $34,675.00
Average amount Medicare paid Schuylkill Medical Center - East Norwegian St for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $10,963.00
Difference between what Schuylkill Medical Center - East Norwegian St charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $23,712.00
Hospital's Markup: 316%
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 33% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 682 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 75%