University Medical Center At Princeton'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

253 Witherspoon St
Princeton, NJ 8540

Region: : NJ - New Brunswick




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 253
Average amount University Medical Center At Princeton charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $55,368.00
Average amount Medicare paid University Medical Center At Princeton for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $14,228.00
Difference between what University Medical Center At Princeton charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $41,140.00
Hospital's Markup: 389%
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 6% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1821 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 34%