Laurens County Healthcare System'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

Us Hwy 76 Po Drawer 976
Clinton, SC 29325

Region: : SC - Greenville




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 86
Average amount Laurens County Healthcare System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $42,985.00
Average amount Medicare paid Laurens County Healthcare System for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $13,581.00
Difference between what Laurens County Healthcare System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $29,404.00
Hospital's Markup: 316%
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 17% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1187 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 57%