Ssm St Joseph Health Center'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

300 1st Capitol Dr
Saint charles, MO 63301

Region: : MO - St. Louis




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 78
Average amount Ssm St Joseph Health Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $33,199.00
Average amount Medicare paid Ssm St Joseph Health Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,963.00
Difference between what Ssm St Joseph Health Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $20,236.00
Hospital's Markup: 256%
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 36% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 574 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 79%