Palestine 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

2900 S Loop 256
Palestine, TX 75801

Region: : TX - Tyler




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 77
Average amount Palestine Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $54,833.00
Average amount Medicare paid Palestine 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) $13,525.00
Difference between what Palestine Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $41,308.00
Hospital's Markup: 405%
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 5% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1802 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 34%