Mercy Hospital St Louis'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

615 New Ballas Road
Saint louis, MO 63141

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 374
Average amount Mercy Hospital St Louis charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $35,942.00
Average amount Medicare paid Mercy Hospital St Louis for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,325.00
Difference between what Mercy Hospital St Louis charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $23,617.00
Hospital's Markup: 291%
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 31% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 749 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 73%