575 North River StreetWilkes-barre, PA 18764
Region: : PA - Wilkes-Barre
| 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 | 15 |
| Average amount Wilkes-barre General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $109,417.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Wilkes-barre General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) | $19,880.00 |
| Difference between what Wilkes-barre General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $89,537.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 550% |
| 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 | 34% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 762 out of 932 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 18% |