Adirondack 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

2233 State Route 86
Saranac lake, NY 12983

Region: : VT - Burlington




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 66
Average amount Adirondack Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $29,116.00
Average amount Medicare paid Adirondack 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) $14,522.00
Difference between what Adirondack Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $14,594.00
Hospital's Markup: 200%
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 44% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 318 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 88%