Habersham County Medical Ctr'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

541 Historic Highway 441-north
Demorest, GA 30535

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 40
Average amount Habersham County Medical Ctr charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $24,668.00
Average amount Medicare paid Habersham County Medical Ctr for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,594.00
Difference between what Habersham County Medical Ctr charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $12,074.00
Hospital's Markup: 195%
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% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 127 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 95%