Knapp 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

1401 East Eight Street
Weslaco, TX 78596

Region: : TX - Harlingen




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 106
Average amount Knapp Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $46,534.00
Average amount Medicare paid Knapp 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) $14,551.00
Difference between what Knapp Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $31,983.00
Hospital's Markup: 319%
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 11% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1400 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 49%