St Lukes 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

1800 East Van Buren Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006

Region: : AZ - Phoenix




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 262
Average amount St Lukes Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $73,911.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Lukes 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) $16,458.00
Difference between what St Lukes Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $57,453.00
Hospital's Markup: 449%
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 42% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2316 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 16%