Howard Regional Health System'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

3500 S Lafountain St
Kokomo, IN 46904

Region: : IN - Indianapolis




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 33
Average amount Howard Regional Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $38,485.00
Average amount Medicare paid Howard Regional Health System for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,099.00
Difference between what Howard Regional Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $26,386.00
Hospital's Markup: 318%
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% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 926 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 66%