Blount 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

907 E Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, TN 37804

Region: : TN - Knoxville




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 154
Average amount Blount Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $37,735.00
Average amount Medicare paid Blount 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) $10,623.00
Difference between what Blount Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $27,112.00
Hospital's Markup: 355%
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 28% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 874 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 68%