The Hospital At Westlake 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

5656 Bee Caves Road, Suite M-302
Austin, TX 78746

Region: : TX - Austin




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 83
Average amount The Hospital At Westlake Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $32,015.00
Average amount Medicare paid The Hospital At Westlake 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) $16,757.00
Difference between what The Hospital At Westlake Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $15,258.00
Hospital's Markup: 191%
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 39% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 486 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 82%