Mercy Medical Center-des Moines'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

1111 6th Ave
Des moines, IA 50314

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 651
Average amount Mercy Medical Center-des Moines charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $33,023.00
Average amount Medicare paid Mercy Medical Center-des Moines for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $13,348.00
Difference between what Mercy Medical Center-des Moines charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $19,675.00
Hospital's Markup: 247%
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 37% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 555 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 80%