Frye Regional 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 With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

420 N Center St
Hickory, NC 28601

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 15
Average amount Frye Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $105,345.00
Average amount Medicare paid Frye Regional Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $17,694.00
Difference between what Frye Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $87,651.00
Hospital's Markup: 595%
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 29% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 739 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 21%