Palmetto Health Richland'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

5 Richland Medical Park
Columbia, SC 29203

Region: : SC - Columbia




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 16
Average amount Palmetto Health Richland charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $120,371.00
Average amount Medicare paid Palmetto Health Richland for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $26,975.00
Difference between what Palmetto Health Richland charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $93,396.00
Hospital's Markup: 446%
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 47% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 803 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 14%