Meritus 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

11116 Medical Campus Road
Hagerstown, MD 21742

Region: : DC - Washington




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 382
Average amount Meritus Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $18,279.00
Average amount Medicare paid Meritus 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) $17,302.00
Difference between what Meritus Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $977.00
Hospital's Markup: 105%
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 65% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 23 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 99%