Mercy Hospital Washington'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

901 East 5th Street
Washington, MO 63090

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 174
Average amount Mercy Hospital Washington charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $38,070.00
Average amount Medicare paid Mercy Hospital Washington for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $11,936.00
Difference between what Mercy Hospital Washington charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $26,134.00
Hospital's Markup: 318%
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 27% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 903 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 67%