5 Richland Medical ParkColumbia, 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 Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 473 |
| Average amount Palmetto Health Richland charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $58,813.00 |
| 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 Without Major Complications) | $16,236.00 |
| Difference between what Palmetto Health Richland charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $42,577.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 362% |
| 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 | 13% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 1947 out of 2750 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 29% |