Memorial Hermann Memorial City 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 With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

921 Gessner
Houston, TX 77024

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 With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 23
Average amount Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $57,312.00
Average amount Medicare paid Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $19,326.00
Difference between what Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $37,986.00
Hospital's Markup: 296%
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 30% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 282 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 70%