St Lukes Hospital'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

915 E 1st St
Duluth, MN 55805

Region: : MN - Duluth




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 29
Average amount St Lukes Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $60,055.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Lukes Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $21,826.00
Difference between what St Lukes Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $38,229.00
Hospital's Markup: 275%
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 26% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 323 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 65%