Beaufort County 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

955 Ribaut Rd
Beaufort, SC 29902

Region: : GA - Savannah




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 249
Average amount Beaufort County Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $43,044.00
Average amount Medicare paid Beaufort County 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) $14,120.00
Difference between what Beaufort County Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $28,924.00
Hospital's Markup: 304%
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 17% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1192 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 57%