Georgetown 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

606 Black River Rd Drawer 1718
Georgetown, SC 29440

Region: : SC - Charleston




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 69
Average amount Georgetown Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $52,004.00
Average amount Medicare paid Georgetown 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) $13,460.00
Difference between what Georgetown Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $38,544.00
Hospital's Markup: 386%
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 0% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1690 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 39%