Lower Bucks Hospital'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

501 Bath Road
Bristol, PA 19007

Region: : PA - Philadelphia




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 11
Average amount Lower Bucks Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $105,460.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lower Bucks Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,857.00
Difference between what Lower Bucks Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $92,603.00
Hospital's Markup: 820%
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 103% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2641 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 4%