Good Samaritan 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

P O Box 1990, 10 East 31st St
Kearney, NE 68848

Region: : NE - Omaha




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 384
Average amount Good Samaritan Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $39,174.00
Average amount Medicare paid Good Samaritan Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $15,764.00
Difference between what Good Samaritan Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $23,410.00
Hospital's Markup: 248%
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 25% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 963 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 65%