University Of Louisville 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

530 South Jackson 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 22
Average amount University Of Louisville Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $89,208.00
Average amount Medicare paid University Of Louisville Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $17,844.00
Difference between what University Of Louisville Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $71,364.00
Hospital's Markup: 499%
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 71% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2541 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 8%