St Lukes Episcopal 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

6720 Bertner
Houston, TX 77030

Region: : TX - Houston




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 196
Average amount St Lukes Episcopal Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $60,549.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Lukes Episcopal Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $18,778.00
Difference between what St Lukes Episcopal Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $41,771.00
Hospital's Markup: 322%
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 16% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2003 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 27%