620 Howard AvenueAltoona, PA 16601
Region: : PA - Altoona
Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) |
Total 2011 Cases | 21 |
Average amount Altoona Regional Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $52,631.00 |
Average amount Medicare paid Altoona Regional Health System for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) | $19,405.00 |
Difference between what Altoona Regional Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $33,226.00 |
Hospital's Markup: | 271% |
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $81,704.20 |
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $22,531.30 |
Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 36% lower |
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 212 out of 932 reported procedures |
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 77% |