Berwick Hospital Center'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

701 East 16th Street
Berwick, PA 18603

Region: : PA - Danville




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 28
Average amount Berwick Hospital Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $134,381.00
Average amount Medicare paid Berwick Hospital Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $11,438.00
Difference between what Berwick Hospital Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $122,943.00
Hospital's Markup: 1174%
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 158% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2719 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 1%