Ssm St Joseph Hospital West'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

100 Medical Plaza
Lake saint loui, MO 63367

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 113
Average amount Ssm St Joseph Hospital West charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $36,707.00
Average amount Medicare paid Ssm St Joseph Hospital West for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,143.00
Difference between what Ssm St Joseph Hospital West charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $24,564.00
Hospital's Markup: 302%
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 29% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 808 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 71%