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 Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 470

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 Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 162
Average amount Wellstar Cobb Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $47,319.00
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 Without Major Complications) $14,052.00
Difference between what Wellstar Cobb Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $33,267.00
Hospital's Markup: 336%
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 9% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1440 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 48%