Texas Orthopedic Hospital'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

7401 South Main Street
Houston, TX 77030

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 518
Average amount Texas Orthopedic Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $54,729.00
Average amount Medicare paid Texas Orthopedic Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,624.00
Difference between what Texas Orthopedic Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $42,105.00
Hospital's Markup: 433%
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 1796 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 35%