Gwinnett 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

1000 Medical Center Boulevard
Lawrenceville, GA 30045

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 284
Average amount Gwinnett Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $37,788.00
Average amount Medicare paid Gwinnett 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) $13,016.00
Difference between what Gwinnett Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $24,772.00
Hospital's Markup: 290%
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 27% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 881 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 68%