University Health Care/univ Hospitals And Cl'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

50 North Medical Drive
Salt lake city, UT 84132

Region: : UT - Salt Lake City




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 180
Average amount University Health Care/univ Hospitals And Cl charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $35,760.00
Average amount Medicare paid University Health Care/univ Hospitals And Cl for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $17,095.00
Difference between what University Health Care/univ Hospitals And Cl charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $18,665.00
Hospital's Markup: 209%
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 31% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 740 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 73%