Carolina East 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

2000 Neuse Blvd
New bern, NC 28560

Region: : NC - Greenville




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 20
Average amount Carolina East Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $71,781.00
Average amount Medicare paid Carolina East 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) $26,138.00
Difference between what Carolina East Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $45,643.00
Hospital's Markup: 274%
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 12% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 470 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 50%