Caldwell Memorial Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

321 Mulberry St Sw
Lenoir, NC 28645

Region: : NC - Hickory




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 11
Average amount Caldwell Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $45,815.00
Average amount Medicare paid Caldwell Memorial Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $19,007.00
Difference between what Caldwell Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $26,808.00
Hospital's Markup: 241%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $81,704.20
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $22,531.30
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 44% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 117 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 87%