Western Plains Medical Complex'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

3001 Avenue A
Dodge city, KS 67801

Region: : KS - Wichita




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 45
Average amount Western Plains Medical Complex charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $44,975.00
Average amount Medicare paid Western Plains Medical Complex for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $14,320.00
Difference between what Western Plains Medical Complex charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $30,655.00
Hospital's Markup: 314%
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 14% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1304 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 53%