Wellstar Cobb Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

3950 Austell Rd
Austell, GA 30106

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 With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 13
Average amount Wellstar Cobb Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $82,976.00
Average amount Medicare paid Wellstar Cobb Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $21,266.00
Difference between what Wellstar Cobb Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $61,710.00
Hospital's Markup: 390%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $81,704.20
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $22,531.30
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 2% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 581 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 38%