Grady Memorial Hospital'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

80 Jesse Hill, Jr Drive Se
Atlanta, GA 30303

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 12
Average amount Grady Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $85,354.00
Average amount Medicare paid Grady Memorial Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $19,502.00
Difference between what Grady Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $65,852.00
Hospital's Markup: 437%
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 64% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2509 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 9%