Kell West Regional 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

5402 Kell West Boulevard
Wichita falls, TX 76310

Region: : TX - Wichita Falls




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 179
Average amount Kell West Regional Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $27,420.00
Average amount Medicare paid Kell West Regional Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $11,834.00
Difference between what Kell West Regional Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $15,586.00
Hospital's Markup: 231%
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 47% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 235 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 91%