Mercy Health 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

401 Woodland Hills Blvd
Fort scott, KS 66701

Region: : MO - Joplin




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 12
Average amount Mercy Health Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $60,219.00
Average amount Medicare paid Mercy Health Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $13,070.00
Difference between what Mercy Health Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $47,149.00
Hospital's Markup: 460%
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 16% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1998 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 27%