Sparks Regional 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 With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

1001 Towson Avenue
Fort smith, AR 72901

Region: : AR - Fort Smith




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 21
Average amount Sparks Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $67,074.00
Average amount Medicare paid Sparks Regional Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $19,735.00
Difference between what Sparks Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $47,339.00
Hospital's Markup: 339%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $81,704.20
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $22,531.30
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 18% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 414 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 56%