Northwest Texas Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

1501 Coulter Road
Amarillo, TX 79106

Region: : TX - Amarillo




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 16
Average amount Northwest Texas Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $86,970.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northwest Texas Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $22,846.00
Difference between what Northwest Texas Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $64,124.00
Hospital's Markup: 380%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $81,704.20
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $22,531.30
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 6% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 619 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 34%