Kent County 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

455 Toll Gate Rd
Warwick, RI 2886

Region: : RI - Providence




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 116
Average amount Kent County Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $41,217.00
Average amount Medicare paid Kent County 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) $15,388.00
Difference between what Kent County Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $25,829.00
Hospital's Markup: 267%
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 21% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1084 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 61%