Grand Strand Reg Med Center'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

809 82nd Parkway Box 7500
Myrtle beach, SC 29577

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 320
Average amount Grand Strand Reg Med Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $82,360.00
Average amount Medicare paid Grand Strand Reg Med Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,715.00
Difference between what Grand Strand Reg Med Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $69,645.00
Hospital's Markup: 647%
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 58% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2469 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 10%