Saint Luke's South Hospital'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

12300 Metcalf Avenue
Overland park, KS 66213

Region: : MO - Kansas 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 266
Average amount Saint Luke's South Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $49,528.00
Average amount Medicare paid Saint Luke's South Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,156.00
Difference between what Saint Luke's South Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $37,372.00
Hospital's Markup: 407%
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 5% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1560 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 43%