1350 Walton WayAugusta, 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 Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 378 |
| Average amount University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $31,030.00 |
| 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 Without Major Complications) | $12,871.00 |
| Difference between what University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $18,159.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 241% |
| 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 | 416 out of 2750 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 85% |