Saints Medical Center 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

1 Hospital Drive
Lowell, MA 1852

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 102
Average amount Saints Medical Center Inc charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $34,413.00
Average amount Medicare paid Saints Medical Center Inc for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $14,486.00
Difference between what Saints Medical Center Inc charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $19,927.00
Hospital's Markup: 237%
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 34% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 662 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 76%