Northside 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

1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Ne
Atlanta, GA 30342

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 191
Average amount Northside Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $62,143.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northside Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $14,124.00
Difference between what Northside Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $48,019.00
Hospital's Markup: 439%
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 19% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2054 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 25%