Exempla Lutheran 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

8300 W 38th Ave
Wheat ridge, CO 80033

Region: : CO - Denver




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 128
Average amount Exempla Lutheran Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $82,156.00
Average amount Medicare paid Exempla Lutheran 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) $13,352.00
Difference between what Exempla Lutheran Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $68,804.00
Hospital's Markup: 615%
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 58% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2467 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 10%