Vanderbilt University Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

1161 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37232

Region: : TN - Nashville




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 16
Average amount Vanderbilt University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $108,269.00
Average amount Medicare paid Vanderbilt University Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $27,402.00
Difference between what Vanderbilt University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $80,867.00
Hospital's Markup: 395%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $81,704.20
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $22,531.30
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 33% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 753 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 19%