United Hospital 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

327 Medical Park Drive
Bridgeport, WV 26330

Region: : WV - Morgantown




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 203
Average amount United Hospital Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $24,510.00
Average amount Medicare paid United Hospital Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,612.00
Difference between what United Hospital Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $11,898.00
Hospital's Markup: 194%
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 53% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 121 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 96%