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 Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 470

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 Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 282
Average amount Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $41,668.00
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 Without Major Complications) $13,030.00
Difference between what Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $28,638.00
Hospital's Markup: 319%
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% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1120 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 59%