Abington Memorial 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

1200 Old York Road
Abington, PA 19001

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 331
Average amount Abington Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $54,694.00
Average amount Medicare paid Abington Memorial Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $14,221.00
Difference between what Abington Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $40,473.00
Hospital's Markup: 384%
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 5% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1793 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 35%