Upmc St Margaret's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

815 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15215

Region: : PA - Pittsburgh




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 11
Average amount Upmc St Margaret charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $78,816.00
Average amount Medicare paid Upmc St Margaret for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $20,158.00
Difference between what Upmc St Margaret charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $58,658.00
Hospital's Markup: 390%
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 4% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 542 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 42%