Upmc Northwest'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

100 Fairfield Drive
Seneca, PA 16346

Region: : PA - Erie




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 59
Average amount Upmc Northwest charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $28,942.00
Average amount Medicare paid Upmc Northwest for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $10,846.00
Difference between what Upmc Northwest charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $18,096.00
Hospital's Markup: 266%
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 44% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 308 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 89%