Central Peninsula General 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

250 Hospital Place
Soldotna, AK 99669

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 41
Average amount Central Peninsula General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $53,514.00
Average amount Medicare paid Central Peninsula General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $22,648.00
Difference between what Central Peninsula General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $30,866.00
Hospital's Markup: 236%
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 3% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1756 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 36%