Christ 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

176 Palisade Ave
Jersey city, NJ 7306

Region: : NJ - Newark




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 28
Average amount Christ Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $139,072.00
Average amount Medicare paid Christ Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $18,010.00
Difference between what Christ Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $121,062.00
Hospital's Markup: 772%
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 167% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2724 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 1%