South Central Reg Med Ctr'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

1220 Jefferson St Box 607
Laurel, MS 39440

Region: : MS - Hattiesburg




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 89
Average amount South Central Reg Med Ctr charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $28,858.00
Average amount Medicare paid South Central Reg Med Ctr for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $11,878.00
Difference between what South Central Reg Med Ctr charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $16,980.00
Hospital's Markup: 242%
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 45% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 303 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 89%