Aurora 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 Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 470

975 Port Washington Road
Grafton, WI 53024

Region: : WI - Milwaukee




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 126
Average amount Aurora Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $48,929.00
Average amount Medicare paid Aurora Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $11,557.00
Difference between what Aurora Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $37,372.00
Hospital's Markup: 423%
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 6% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1529 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 44%