700 East University AvenueDes moines, IA 50316
Region: : IA - Des Moines
| 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 | 188 |
| Average amount Iowa Lutheran Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $42,331.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Iowa Lutheran Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) | $13,361.00 |
| Difference between what Iowa Lutheran Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $28,970.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 316% |
| 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 | 19% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 1152 out of 2750 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 58% |