North Shore 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

81 Highland Avenue
Salem, MA 1970

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 357
Average amount North Shore Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $43,188.00
Average amount Medicare paid North Shore 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) $15,551.00
Difference between what North Shore Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $27,637.00
Hospital's Markup: 277%
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 17% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1200 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 56%