500 University DriveHershey, PA 17033
Region: : PA - Harrisburg
| 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 | 231 |
| Average amount Milton S Hershey Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $42,543.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Milton S Hershey Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) | $17,785.00 |
| Difference between what Milton S Hershey Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $24,758.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 239% |
| 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 | 18% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 1162 out of 2750 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 58% |