Dekalb 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

2701 N Decatur Road
Decatur, GA 30033

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 238
Average amount Dekalb Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $37,666.00
Average amount Medicare paid Dekalb 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) $14,151.00
Difference between what Dekalb Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $23,515.00
Hospital's Markup: 266%
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 28% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 872 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 68%