St Elizabeth Ft Thomas'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

85 North Grand Avenue
Fort thomas, KY 41075

Region: : KY - Covington




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 23
Average amount St Elizabeth Ft Thomas charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $31,604.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Elizabeth Ft Thomas for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,605.00
Difference between what St Elizabeth Ft Thomas charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $18,999.00
Hospital's Markup: 250%
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 39% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 446 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 84%