Denton Regional 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

3535 South I35 East
Denton, TX 76210

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 168
Average amount Denton Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $105,290.00
Average amount Medicare paid Denton Regional 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) $11,888.00
Difference between what Denton Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $93,402.00
Hospital's Markup: 885%
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 102% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2640 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 4%