Owensboro Medical Health System'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

811 East Parrish Avenue
Owensboro, KY 42303

Region: : KY - Owensboro




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 265
Average amount Owensboro Medical Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $49,656.00
Average amount Medicare paid Owensboro Medical Health System for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $15,884.00
Difference between what Owensboro Medical Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $33,772.00
Hospital's Markup: 312%
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 1568 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 43%