St David's South Austin 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

901 West Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Region: : TX - Austin




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 14
Average amount St David's South Austin Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $106,300.00
Average amount Medicare paid St David's South Austin 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) $19,113.00
Difference between what St David's South Austin Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $87,187.00
Hospital's Markup: 556%
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% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 747 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 20%