North Texas 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

1900 Hospital Blvd
Gainesville, TX 76240

Region: : TX - Dallas




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 25
Average amount North Texas Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $68,413.00
Average amount Medicare paid North Texas 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) $12,231.00
Difference between what North Texas Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $56,182.00
Hospital's Markup: 559%
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 31% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2211 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 20%