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 Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 202 |
| Average amount Altoona Regional Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $30,754.00 |
| 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 Without Major Complications) | $11,089.00 |
| Difference between what Altoona Regional Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $19,665.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 277% |
| 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 | 41% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 406 out of 2750 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 85% |