United 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

333 North Smith
Saint paul, MN 55102

Region: : MN - St. Paul




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 245
Average amount United Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $51,538.00
Average amount Medicare paid United Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $15,372.00
Difference between what United Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $36,166.00
Hospital's Markup: 335%
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 1% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1669 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 39%