Presbyterian/st Luke's 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

1719 E 19th Ave
Denver, CO 80218

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 193
Average amount Presbyterian/st Luke's Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $68,820.00
Average amount Medicare paid Presbyterian/st Luke's 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) $16,099.00
Difference between what Presbyterian/st Luke's Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $52,721.00
Hospital's Markup: 427%
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 32% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2218 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 19%