Bronson Methodist 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

601 John Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Region: : MI - Kalamazoo




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 330
Average amount Bronson Methodist Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $36,372.00
Average amount Medicare paid Bronson Methodist Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $16,283.00
Difference between what Bronson Methodist Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $20,089.00
Hospital's Markup: 223%
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 30% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 787 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 71%