Westlake Community 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

1225 Lake St
Melrose park, IL 60160

Region: : IL - Melrose Park




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 16
Average amount Westlake Community Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $65,578.00
Average amount Medicare paid Westlake Community Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $17,466.00
Difference between what Westlake Community Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $48,112.00
Hospital's Markup: 375%
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 26% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2152 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 22%