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 Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 470

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 Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 311
Average amount Thomas Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $36,947.00
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 Without Major Complications) $10,160.00
Difference between what Thomas Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $26,787.00
Hospital's Markup: 363%
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 826 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 70%