Brookwood 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 With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209

Region: : AL - Birmingham




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 16
Average amount Brookwood Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $146,034.00
Average amount Medicare paid Brookwood Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $17,532.00
Difference between what Brookwood Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $128,502.00
Hospital's Markup: 832%
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 79% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 863 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 7%