Houston Physicians' 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

333 N Texas Avenue
Webster, TX 77598

Region: : TX - Houston




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 97
Average amount Houston Physicians' Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $64,206.00
Average amount Medicare paid Houston Physicians' Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $11,909.00
Difference between what Houston Physicians' Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $52,297.00
Hospital's Markup: 539%
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 23% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2106 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 23%