Southcoast Hospital Group, Inc'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

363 Highland Avenue
Fall river, MA 2720

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 424
Average amount Southcoast Hospital Group, Inc charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $40,686.00
Average amount Medicare paid Southcoast Hospital Group, Inc for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $16,352.00
Difference between what Southcoast Hospital Group, Inc charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $24,334.00
Hospital's Markup: 248%
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 22% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1050 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 62%