Nix Health Care System'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

414 Navarro, Suite 600
San antonio, TX 78205

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 Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 138
Average amount Nix Health Care System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $64,917.00
Average amount Medicare paid Nix Health Care System for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $16,543.00
Difference between what Nix Health Care System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $48,374.00
Hospital's Markup: 392%
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 25% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2130 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 23%