Twin County 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

200 Hospital Drive
Galax, VA 24333

Region: : NC - Winston-Salem




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 26
Average amount Twin County Regional Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $58,398.00
Average amount Medicare paid Twin County 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) $16,643.00
Difference between what Twin County Regional Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $41,755.00
Hospital's Markup: 350%
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 12% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1929 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 30%