Albany Medical Center 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

43 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208

Region: : NY - Albany




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 153
Average amount Albany Medical Center Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $35,458.00
Average amount Medicare paid Albany Medical Center Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $15,311.00
Difference between what Albany Medical Center Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $20,147.00
Hospital's Markup: 231%
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 32% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 723 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 74%