Saint Peter's University 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

254 Easton Ave
New brunswick, NJ 8901

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 277
Average amount Saint Peter's University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $77,566.00
Average amount Medicare paid Saint Peter's University Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $17,850.00
Difference between what Saint Peter's University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $59,716.00
Hospital's Markup: 434%
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 49% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2391 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 13%