Harlingen 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

5501 South Expressway 77
Harlingen, TX 78550

Region: : TX - Harlingen




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 136
Average amount Harlingen Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $56,684.00
Average amount Medicare paid Harlingen 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) $14,674.00
Difference between what Harlingen Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $42,010.00
Hospital's Markup: 386%
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 9% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1877 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 32%