Boston Medical Center Corporation'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

1 Boston Medical Center Place
Boston, MA 2118

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 91
Average amount Boston Medical Center Corporation charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $30,419.00
Average amount Medicare paid Boston Medical Center Corporation for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $24,472.00
Difference between what Boston Medical Center Corporation charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $5,947.00
Hospital's Markup: 124%
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 42% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 391 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 86%