Easton Hospital'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

250 South 21st Street
Easton, PA 18042

Region: : PA - Allentown




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 12
Average amount Easton Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $189,286.00
Average amount Medicare paid Easton Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $22,365.00
Difference between what Easton Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $166,921.00
Hospital's Markup: 846%
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 132% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 914 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 2%