Mat-su Regional 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 Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 470

2500 South Woodworth Loop
Palmer, AK 99645

Region: : AK - Anchorage




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 59
Average amount Mat-su Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $73,908.00
Average amount Medicare paid Mat-su Regional Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $23,474.00
Difference between what Mat-su Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $50,434.00
Hospital's Markup: 314%
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 42% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2315 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 16%