4070 Highway 17 By-passMurrells inlet, SC 29576
Region: : SC - Charleston
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 | 267 |
Average amount Waccamaw Community Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $48,611.00 |
Average amount Medicare paid Waccamaw Community Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) | $11,074.00 |
Difference between what Waccamaw Community Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $37,537.00 |
Hospital's Markup: | 438% |
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 | 7% lower |
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 1514 out of 2750 reported procedures |
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 45% |