Houston 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

1601 Watson Boulevard
Warner robins, GA 31093

Region: : GA - Macon




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 119
Average amount Houston Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $32,181.00
Average amount Medicare paid Houston 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) $12,664.00
Difference between what Houston Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $19,517.00
Hospital's Markup: 254%
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 38% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 500 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 82%