Medwest Harris'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

68 Hospital Rd
Sylva, NC 28779

Region: : NC - Asheville




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 110
Average amount Medwest Harris charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $41,825.00
Average amount Medicare paid Medwest Harris for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,955.00
Difference between what Medwest Harris charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $28,870.00
Hospital's Markup: 322%
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 20% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1130 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 59%