Highlands 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

380 Woods Cove Road
Scottsboro, AL 35768

Region: : AL - Huntsville




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 21
Average amount Highlands Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $36,900.00
Average amount Medicare paid Highlands 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) $11,938.00
Difference between what Highlands Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $24,962.00
Hospital's Markup: 309%
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 29% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 821 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 70%