Riddle Memorial 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

1068 West Baltimore Pike
Media, PA 19063

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 279
Average amount Riddle Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $74,881.00
Average amount Medicare paid Riddle Memorial Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,904.00
Difference between what Riddle Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $61,977.00
Hospital's Markup: 580%
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 44% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2335 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 15%