Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc'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

2101 Pease St
Harlingen, TX 78550

Region: : TX - Harlingen




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 246
Average amount Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $48,984.00
Average amount Medicare paid Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $16,187.00
Difference between what Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $32,797.00
Hospital's Markup: 302%
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 6% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1532 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 44%