Summit Medical 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

5655 Frist Blvd
Hermitage, TN 37076

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 Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 96
Average amount Summit Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $65,222.00
Average amount Medicare paid Summit Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $14,175.00
Difference between what Summit Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $51,047.00
Hospital's Markup: 460%
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 25% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2139 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 22%