Tulane 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

1415 Tulane Ave
New orleans, LA 70112

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 48
Average amount Tulane Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $83,539.00
Average amount Medicare paid Tulane 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) $18,125.00
Difference between what Tulane Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $65,414.00
Hospital's Markup: 460%
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 60% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2483 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 10%