Massachusetts General 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

55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 2114

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 618
Average amount Massachusetts General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $57,054.00
Average amount Medicare paid Massachusetts General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $19,447.00
Difference between what Massachusetts General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $37,607.00
Hospital's Markup: 293%
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 10% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1889 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 31%