St Lukes 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

232 S Woods Mill Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017

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 349
Average amount St Lukes Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $27,623.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Lukes Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,456.00
Difference between what St Lukes Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $15,167.00
Hospital's Markup: 221%
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 47% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 244 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 91%