Cox Medical 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

3801 South National Avenue
Springfield, MO 65807

Region: : MO - Springfield




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 370
Average amount Cox Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $44,937.00
Average amount Medicare paid Cox Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,784.00
Difference between what Cox Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $32,153.00
Hospital's Markup: 351%
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 14% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1299 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 53%