St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah'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

11705 Mercy Boulevard
Savannah, GA 31419

Region: : GA - Savannah




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 551
Average amount St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $44,689.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $11,230.00
Difference between what St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $33,459.00
Hospital's Markup: 397%
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 14% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1283 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 53%