Milton S Hershey 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 With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

500 University Drive
Hershey, PA 17033

Region: : PA - Harrisburg




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 15
Average amount Milton S Hershey Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $227,822.00
Average amount Medicare paid Milton S Hershey Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $100,018.00
Difference between what Milton S Hershey Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $127,804.00
Hospital's Markup: 227%
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 179% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 925 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 1%