Boulder Community Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

1100 Balsam Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304

Region: : CO - Boulder




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 17
Average amount Boulder Community Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $122,774.00
Average amount Medicare paid Boulder Community Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $24,894.00
Difference between what Boulder Community Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $97,880.00
Hospital's Markup: 493%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $81,704.20
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $22,531.30
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 50% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 811 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 13%