Northside Hospital Cherokee'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

201 Hospital Road
Canton, GA 30114

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 54
Average amount Northside Hospital Cherokee charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $60,865.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northside Hospital Cherokee for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,734.00
Difference between what Northside Hospital Cherokee charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $48,131.00
Hospital's Markup: 477%
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 17% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2015 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 27%