Coliseum 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

400 Charter Boulevard
Macon, GA 31210

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 142
Average amount Coliseum Northside Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $44,588.00
Average amount Medicare paid Coliseum 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) $12,001.00
Difference between what Coliseum Northside Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $32,587.00
Hospital's Markup: 371%
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 1277 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 54%