Cartersville Medical Center'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

960 Joe Frank Harris Parkway
Cartersville, GA 30120

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 109
Average amount Cartersville Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $79,576.00
Average amount Medicare paid Cartersville Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $13,720.00
Difference between what Cartersville Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $65,856.00
Hospital's Markup: 580%
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 53% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2431 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 12%