Norton Hospitals, Inc'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

200 East Chestnut Street
Louisville, KY 40202

Region: : KY - Louisville




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 681
Average amount Norton Hospitals, Inc charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $64,371.00
Average amount Medicare paid Norton Hospitals, Inc for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $13,714.00
Difference between what Norton Hospitals, Inc charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $50,657.00
Hospital's Markup: 469%
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 24% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2110 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 23%