St Vincent's East'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

50 Medical Park East Drive
Birmingham, AL 35235

Region: : AL - Birmingham




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 228
Average amount St Vincent's East charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $31,093.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Vincent's East for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $11,314.00
Difference between what St Vincent's East charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $19,779.00
Hospital's Markup: 274%
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 40% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 421 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 85%