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 Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 470

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 Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 155
Average amount Akron General Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $36,297.00
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 Without Major Complications) $13,784.00
Difference between what Akron General Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $22,513.00
Hospital's Markup: 263%
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 30% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 780 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 72%