Bucks County Specialty 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

3300 Tillman Drive
Bensalem, PA 19020

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 29
Average amount Bucks County Specialty Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $48,953.00
Average amount Medicare paid Bucks County Specialty Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $10,545.00
Difference between what Bucks County Specialty Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $38,408.00
Hospital's Markup: 464%
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 6% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1530 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 44%