Desert Springs 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

2075 East Flamingo Road
Las vegas, NV 89119

Region: : NV - Las Vegas




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 54
Average amount Desert Springs Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $117,478.00
Average amount Medicare paid Desert Springs Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $14,716.00
Difference between what Desert Springs Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $102,762.00
Hospital's Markup: 798%
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 126% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2687 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 2%