St Mary's 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

1230 Baxter Street
Athens, GA 30606

Region: : GA - Atlanta




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 520
Average amount St Mary's Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $48,051.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Mary's Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,613.00
Difference between what St Mary's Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $35,438.00
Hospital's Markup: 380%
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 8% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1486 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 46%