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 Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 470

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 Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 517
Average amount Brigham And Women's Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $64,888.00
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 Without Major Complications) $19,440.00
Difference between what Brigham And Women's Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $45,448.00
Hospital's Markup: 333%
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 25% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2128 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 23%