Shamokin Area Community Hospital'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

4200 Hospital Road
Coal township, PA 17866

Region: : PA - Danville




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 46
Average amount Shamokin Area Community Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $21,374.00
Average amount Medicare paid Shamokin Area Community Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $13,040.00
Difference between what Shamokin Area Community Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $8,334.00
Hospital's Markup: 163%
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 59% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 57 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 98%