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 Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 88 |
| Average amount University Of Texas Medical Branch Gal charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $41,739.00 |
| 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 Without Major Complications) | $26,401.00 |
| Difference between what University Of Texas Medical Branch Gal charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $15,338.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 158% |
| 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 | 20% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 1123 out of 2750 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 59% |