Fort Loudoun 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

550 Fort Loudoun Medical Center Dr
Lenoir city, TN 37772

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 14
Average amount Fort Loudoun Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $44,466.00
Average amount Medicare paid Fort Loudoun 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) $10,761.00
Difference between what Fort Loudoun Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $33,705.00
Hospital's Markup: 413%
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 15% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1270 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 54%