Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health'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

1000 Blythe Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203

Region: : NC - Charlotte




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 Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $88,541.00
Average amount Medicare paid Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $29,769.00
Difference between what Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $58,772.00
Hospital's Markup: 297%
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 8% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 637 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 32%