Arkansas Methodist 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

900 West Kingshighway
Paragould, AR 72450

Region: : AR - Jonesboro




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 52
Average amount Arkansas Methodist Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $26,814.00
Average amount Medicare paid Arkansas Methodist 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) $11,836.00
Difference between what Arkansas Methodist Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $14,978.00
Hospital's Markup: 226%
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 48% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 202 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 93%