Brigham And Women's Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 2115

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 With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 29
Average amount Brigham And Women's Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $105,804.00
Average amount Medicare paid Brigham And Women's Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $32,269.00
Difference between what Brigham And Women's Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $73,535.00
Hospital's Markup: 327%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $81,704.20
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $22,531.30
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 29% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 741 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 20%