Vassar Brothers Medical Center'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

45 Reade Place
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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 52
Average amount Vassar Brothers Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $54,566.00
Average amount Medicare paid Vassar Brothers Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $14,959.00
Difference between what Vassar Brothers Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $39,607.00
Hospital's Markup: 364%
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 5% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1787 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 35%