Shelby Baptist 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

1000 First Street North
Alabaster, AL 35007

Region: : AL - Birmingham




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 113
Average amount Shelby Baptist Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $50,754.00
Average amount Medicare paid Shelby Baptist 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) $11,405.00
Difference between what Shelby Baptist Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $39,349.00
Hospital's Markup: 445%
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 3% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1626 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 41%