Tuomey Healthcare System'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

129 N Washington St
Sumter, SC 29150

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 142
Average amount Tuomey Healthcare System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $60,150.00
Average amount Medicare paid Tuomey Healthcare System for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $13,637.00
Difference between what Tuomey Healthcare System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $46,513.00
Hospital's Markup: 441%
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% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1996 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 27%