Punxsutawney Area 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

81 Hillcrest Drive
Punxsutawney, PA 15767

Region: : PA - Pittsburgh




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 27
Average amount Punxsutawney Area Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $22,708.00
Average amount Medicare paid Punxsutawney Area Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,038.00
Difference between what Punxsutawney Area Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $10,670.00
Hospital's Markup: 188%
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 56% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 78 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 97%