Tucson 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

5301 East Grant Road
Tucson, AZ 85712

Region: : AZ - Tucson




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 710
Average amount Tucson Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $30,259.00
Average amount Medicare paid Tucson 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) $13,661.00
Difference between what Tucson Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $16,598.00
Hospital's Markup: 221%
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 42% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 378 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 86%