Sacred Heart 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

421 Chew Street
Allentown, PA 18102

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 50
Average amount Sacred Heart Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $70,766.00
Average amount Medicare paid Sacred Heart Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $14,031.00
Difference between what Sacred Heart Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $56,735.00
Hospital's Markup: 504%
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 36% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2256 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 18%