Wise Regional Health 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

609 Medical Center Drive
Decatur, TX 76234

Region: : TX - Dallas




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 63
Average amount Wise Regional Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $62,386.00
Average amount Medicare paid Wise Regional Health System for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $11,948.00
Difference between what Wise Regional Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $50,438.00
Hospital's Markup: 522%
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 20% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2059 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 25%