Palmetto General 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

2001 W 68th St
Hialeah, FL 33016

Region: : FL - Miami




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 80
Average amount Palmetto General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $76,868.00
Average amount Medicare paid Palmetto General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $17,197.00
Difference between what Palmetto General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $59,671.00
Hospital's Markup: 446%
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 48% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2376 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 14%