Northwestern Medical Center Inc'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

133 Fairfield Street
Saint albans, VT 5478

Region: : VT - Burlington




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 70
Average amount Northwestern Medical Center Inc charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $29,030.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northwestern Medical Center Inc for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $19,524.00
Difference between what Northwestern Medical Center Inc charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $9,506.00
Hospital's Markup: 148%
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 44% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 314 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 89%