Wuesthoff Medical Center - Melbourne'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

250 North Wickham Road
Melbourne, FL 32935

Region: : FL - Orlando




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 64
Average amount Wuesthoff Medical Center - Melbourne charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $49,712.00
Average amount Medicare paid Wuesthoff Medical Center - Melbourne for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $11,681.00
Difference between what Wuesthoff Medical Center - Melbourne charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $38,031.00
Hospital's Markup: 425%
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 5% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1569 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 43%