Houston Northwest 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

710 Fm 1960 West
Houston, TX 77090

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 107
Average amount Houston Northwest Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $66,623.00
Average amount Medicare paid Houston Northwest 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) $14,851.00
Difference between what Houston Northwest Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $51,772.00
Hospital's Markup: 448%
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 28% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2172 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 21%