Laredo 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 With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

1700 East Saunders
Laredo, TX 78044

Region: : TX - San Antonio




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 12
Average amount Laredo Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $200,947.00
Average amount Medicare paid Laredo Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $23,627.00
Difference between what Laredo Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $177,320.00
Hospital's Markup: 850%
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 146% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 916 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 2%