Riverview 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

600 South Third Street
Gadsden, AL 35901

Region: : AL - Birmingham




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 109
Average amount Riverview Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $114,777.00
Average amount Medicare paid Riverview 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) $12,639.00
Difference between what Riverview Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $102,138.00
Hospital's Markup: 908%
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 120% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2672 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 3%