Bluffton Regional 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

303 S Main St
Bluffton, IN 46714

Region: : IN - Fort Wayne




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 27
Average amount Bluffton Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $68,159.00
Average amount Medicare paid Bluffton Regional 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) $15,624.00
Difference between what Bluffton Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $52,535.00
Hospital's Markup: 436%
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 31% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2203 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 20%