Akron General 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

400 Wabash Avenue
Akron, OH 44307

Region: : OH - Akron




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 18
Average amount Akron General Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $59,812.00
Average amount Medicare paid Akron General 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) $20,841.00
Difference between what Akron General Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $38,971.00
Hospital's Markup: 286%
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 27% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 316 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 66%