University Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

1350 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30901

Region: : GA - Augusta




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 15
Average amount University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $63,210.00
Average amount Medicare paid University Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $21,397.00
Difference between what University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $41,813.00
Hospital's Markup: 295%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $81,704.20
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $22,531.30
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 23% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 365 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 61%