South Fulton Medical Center'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

1170 Cleveland Avenue
East point, GA 30344

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 25
Average amount South Fulton Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $109,073.00
Average amount Medicare paid South Fulton Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $15,100.00
Difference between what South Fulton Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $93,973.00
Hospital's Markup: 722%
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 110% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2655 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 3%