Palmetto Health Baptist'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

Taylor At Marion
Columbia, SC 29220

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 273
Average amount Palmetto Health Baptist charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $64,433.00
Average amount Medicare paid Palmetto Health Baptist for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $15,772.00
Difference between what Palmetto Health Baptist charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $48,661.00
Hospital's Markup: 408%
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 24% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2113 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 23%