Thomas 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

750 Morphy Avenue
Fairhope, AL 36532

Region: : AL - Mobile




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 20
Average amount Thomas Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $58,782.00
Average amount Medicare paid Thomas Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $15,792.00
Difference between what Thomas Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $42,990.00
Hospital's Markup: 372%
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 28% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 302 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 68%