Lakeview Regional 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

95 East Fairway Center Drive
Covington, LA 70433

Region: : LA - Metairie




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 62
Average amount Lakeview Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $76,811.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lakeview Regional 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) $12,472.00
Difference between what Lakeview Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $64,339.00
Hospital's Markup: 615%
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 48% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2374 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 14%