East Alabama Medical Center And Snf'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

2000 Pepperell Parkway
Opelika, AL 36801

Region: : AL - Birmingham




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 299
Average amount East Alabama Medical Center And Snf charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $25,975.00
Average amount Medicare paid East Alabama Medical Center And Snf for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $11,731.00
Difference between what East Alabama Medical Center And Snf charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $14,244.00
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 50% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 166 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 94%