Saint Joseph 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

One Saint Joseph Drive
Lexington, KY 40504

Region: : KY - Lexington




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 41
Average amount Saint Joseph Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $33,536.00
Average amount Medicare paid Saint Joseph Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,384.00
Difference between what Saint Joseph Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $21,152.00
Hospital's Markup: 270%
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 36% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 604 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 78%