Hazleton General 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

700 East Broad Street
Hazleton, PA 18201

Region: : PA - Allentown




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 45
Average amount Hazleton General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $55,646.00
Average amount Medicare paid Hazleton General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $11,537.00
Difference between what Hazleton General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $44,109.00
Hospital's Markup: 482%
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 7% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1836 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 33%