Methodist Hospital'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

7700 Floyd Curl Dr
San antonio, TX 78229

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 406
Average amount Methodist Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $65,790.00
Average amount Medicare paid Methodist Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $13,686.00
Difference between what Methodist Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $52,104.00
Hospital's Markup: 480%
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 26% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2156 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 22%