Charleston Area 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 With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

501 Morris Street
Charleston, WV 25301

Region: : WV - Charleston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 28
Average amount Charleston Area Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $57,645.00
Average amount Medicare paid Charleston Area Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $21,722.00
Difference between what Charleston Area Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $35,923.00
Hospital's Markup: 265%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $81,704.20
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $22,531.30
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 29% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 286 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 69%