Elk Regional Health 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

763 Johnsonburg Road
Saint marys, PA 15857

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 81
Average amount Elk Regional Health Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $33,366.00
Average amount Medicare paid Elk Regional Health Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $10,847.00
Difference between what Elk Regional Health Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $22,519.00
Hospital's Markup: 307%
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 36% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 594 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 78%