St Elizabeth Medical Center North'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 East 20th Street
Covington, KY 41014

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 354
Average amount St Elizabeth Medical Center North charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $40,716.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Elizabeth Medical Center North for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $13,698.00
Difference between what St Elizabeth Medical Center North charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $27,018.00
Hospital's Markup: 297%
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 22% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1054 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 62%