University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics'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

200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa city, IA 52242

Region: : IA - Iowa City




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 246
Average amount University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $48,762.00
Average amount Medicare paid University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $19,804.00
Difference between what University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $28,958.00
Hospital's Markup: 246%
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 6% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1522 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 45%