Tufts Medical Center'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

800 Washington Street
Boston, MA 2111

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 81
Average amount Tufts Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $40,420.00
Average amount Medicare paid Tufts Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $22,605.00
Difference between what Tufts Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $17,815.00
Hospital's Markup: 178%
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 1034 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 62%