Ellis 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

1101 Nott Street
Schenectady, NY 12308

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 211
Average amount Ellis Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $55,476.00
Average amount Medicare paid Ellis Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,405.00
Difference between what Ellis Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $43,071.00
Hospital's Markup: 447%
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 7% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1829 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 33%