Christus Hospital'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

2830 Calder Avenue
Beaumont, TX 77702

Region: : TX - Beaumont




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 326
Average amount Christus Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $68,023.00
Average amount Medicare paid Christus Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,281.00
Difference between what Christus Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $55,742.00
Hospital's Markup: 553%
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 31% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2199 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 20%