Kershaw Health'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

Haile And Roberts Streets, Box 7003
Camden, SC 29020

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 69
Average amount Kershaw Health charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $43,818.00
Average amount Medicare paid Kershaw Health for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $11,923.00
Difference between what Kershaw Health charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $31,895.00
Hospital's Markup: 367%
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 16% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1238 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 55%