Swedish Covenant 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

5145 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

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 95
Average amount Swedish Covenant Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $63,681.00
Average amount Medicare paid Swedish Covenant Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $18,312.00
Difference between what Swedish Covenant Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $45,369.00
Hospital's Markup: 347%
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 22% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2087 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 24%