Emory University Hospital Midtown'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

550 Peachtree St Ne
Atlanta, GA 30308

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 211
Average amount Emory University Hospital Midtown charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $34,447.00
Average amount Medicare paid Emory University Hospital Midtown for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $15,145.00
Difference between what Emory University Hospital Midtown charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $19,302.00
Hospital's Markup: 227%
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 34% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 666 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 76%