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 Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 470

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 Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 204
Average amount Frye Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $62,482.00
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 Without Major Complications) $11,798.00
Difference between what Frye Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $50,684.00
Hospital's Markup: 529%
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% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2063 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 25%