Porter Valparaiso 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

814 Laporte Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383

Region: : IN - Gary




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 281
Average amount Porter Valparaiso Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $78,758.00
Average amount Medicare paid Porter Valparaiso Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $13,131.00
Difference between what Porter Valparaiso Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $65,627.00
Hospital's Markup: 599%
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 51% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2418 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 12%