The University Of Chicago 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

5841 South Maryland
Chicago, IL 60637

Region: : IL - Chicago




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 201
Average amount The University Of Chicago Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $68,586.00
Average amount Medicare paid The University Of Chicago 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) $20,967.00
Difference between what The University Of Chicago Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $47,619.00
Hospital's Markup: 327%
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 32% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2214 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 19%