Upstate Carolina Medical Center'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

1530 N Limestone St
Gaffney, SC 29340

Region: : SC - Spartanburg




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 Upstate Carolina Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $51,102.00
Average amount Medicare paid Upstate Carolina 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) $11,671.00
Difference between what Upstate Carolina Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $39,431.00
Hospital's Markup: 437%
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 2% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1644 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 40%