Touro Infirmary'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

1401 Foucher Street
New orleans, LA 70115

Region: : LA - New Orleans




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 137
Average amount Touro Infirmary charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $74,188.00
Average amount Medicare paid Touro Infirmary for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $14,468.00
Difference between what Touro Infirmary charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $59,720.00
Hospital's Markup: 512%
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 42% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2320 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 16%