Medical Center Of Central Georgia'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

777 Hemlock Street
Macon, GA 31201

Region: : GA - Macon




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 343
Average amount Medical Center Of Central Georgia charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $44,525.00
Average amount Medicare paid Medical Center Of Central Georgia for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $14,913.00
Difference between what Medical Center Of Central Georgia charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $29,612.00
Hospital's Markup: 298%
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 14% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1272 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 54%