Fairmont General 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

1325 Locust Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554

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 34
Average amount Fairmont General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $38,926.00
Average amount Medicare paid Fairmont General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $11,814.00
Difference between what Fairmont General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $27,112.00
Hospital's Markup: 329%
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 25% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 952 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 65%