Val Verde Regional 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

801 Bedell Ave
Del rio, TX 78840

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 31
Average amount Val Verde Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $66,099.00
Average amount Medicare paid Val Verde Regional 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) $13,129.00
Difference between what Val Verde Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $52,970.00
Hospital's Markup: 503%
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 27% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2159 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 21%