Willis Knighton Medical Center'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

2600 Greenwood Road
Shreveport, LA 71103

Region: : LA - Shreveport




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 337
Average amount Willis Knighton Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $39,829.00
Average amount Medicare paid Willis Knighton Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,467.00
Difference between what Willis Knighton Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $27,362.00
Hospital's Markup: 319%
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 23% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1000 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 64%