University Of Tn 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

1924 Alcoa Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920

Region: : TN - Knoxville




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 206
Average amount University Of Tn Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $48,043.00
Average amount Medicare paid University Of Tn 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) $14,024.00
Difference between what University Of Tn Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $34,019.00
Hospital's Markup: 342%
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 8% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1484 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 46%