301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555
Region: : TX - Houston
| 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 | 13 |
| Average amount University Of Texas Medical Branch Gal charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $92,596.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid University Of Texas Medical Branch Gal for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) | $61,342.00 |
| Difference between what University Of Texas Medical Branch Gal charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $31,254.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 150% |
| 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 | 13% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 662 out of 932 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 29% |