Greer 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

830 South Buncombe Road
Greer, SC 29650

Region: : SC - Greenville




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 183
Average amount Greer Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $46,835.00
Average amount Medicare paid Greer 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) $13,123.00
Difference between what Greer Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $33,712.00
Hospital's Markup: 356%
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 10% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1410 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 49%