Wheeling 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

1 Medical Park
Wheeling, WV 26003

Region: : PA - Pittsburgh




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 79
Average amount Wheeling Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $22,591.00
Average amount Medicare paid Wheeling Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $11,625.00
Difference between what Wheeling Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $10,966.00
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 57% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 70 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 97%