Western Baptist Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

2501 Kentucky Avenue
Paducah, KY 42003

Region: : KY - Paducah




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 22
Average amount Western Baptist Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $57,143.00
Average amount Medicare paid Western Baptist Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $17,452.00
Difference between what Western Baptist Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $39,691.00
Hospital's Markup: 327%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $81,704.20
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $22,531.30
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 30% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 279 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 70%