Penn Presbyterian Medical 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

51 North 39th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Region: : PA - Philadelphia




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 179
Average amount Penn Presbyterian Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $69,775.00
Average amount Medicare paid Penn Presbyterian Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $17,140.00
Difference between what Penn Presbyterian Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $52,635.00
Hospital's Markup: 407%
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 34% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2240 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 19%