Marshall Medical Center South'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

2505 U S Highway 431 North
Boaz, AL 35957

Region: : AL - Birmingham




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 64
Average amount Marshall Medical Center South charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $31,340.00
Average amount Medicare paid Marshall Medical Center South for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $11,906.00
Difference between what Marshall Medical Center South charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $19,434.00
Hospital's Markup: 263%
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 40% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 432 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 84%