Rush Foundation 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

1314 19th Ave
Meridian, MS 39301

Region: : MS - Meridian




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 163
Average amount Rush Foundation Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $43,400.00
Average amount Medicare paid Rush Foundation Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,982.00
Difference between what Rush Foundation Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $30,418.00
Hospital's Markup: 334%
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 17% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1208 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 56%