Upson 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

801 W Gordon Street
Thomaston, GA 30286

Region: : GA - Macon




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 52
Average amount Upson Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $56,741.00
Average amount Medicare paid Upson 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) $15,674.00
Difference between what Upson Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $41,067.00
Hospital's Markup: 362%
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 9% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1880 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 32%