Tift Regional 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

901 E 18th Street
Tifton, GA 31793

Region: : FL - Tallahassee




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 142
Average amount Tift Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $52,485.00
Average amount Medicare paid Tift Regional 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) $12,508.00
Difference between what Tift Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $39,977.00
Hospital's Markup: 419%
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 1% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1714 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 38%