Iowa Methodist 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 With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

1200 Pleasant Street
Des moines, IA 50309

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 With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 36
Average amount Iowa Methodist Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $66,472.00
Average amount Medicare paid Iowa Methodist Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $20,887.00
Difference between what Iowa Methodist Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $45,585.00
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 With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $81,704.20
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $22,531.30
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 19% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 407 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 56%