Memorial Hermann Hospital 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

1635 North Loop West
Houston, TX 77008

Region: : TX - Houston




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 649
Average amount Memorial Hermann Hospital System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $39,874.00
Average amount Medicare paid Memorial Hermann Hospital System for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $15,556.00
Difference between what Memorial Hermann Hospital System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $24,318.00
Hospital's Markup: 256%
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 23% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1003 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 64%