Cape Cod Hospital'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

88 Lewis Bay Road
Hyannis, MA 2601

Region: : MA - Boston




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 250
Average amount Cape Cod Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $31,727.00
Average amount Medicare paid Cape Cod Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $17,600.00
Difference between what Cape Cod Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $14,127.00
Hospital's Markup: 180%
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 39% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 454 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 83%