East Texas Medical Center Athens'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

2000 South Palestine
Athens, TX 75751

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 76
Average amount East Texas Medical Center Athens charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $50,595.00
Average amount Medicare paid East Texas Medical Center Athens for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $13,204.00
Difference between what East Texas Medical Center Athens charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $37,391.00
Hospital's Markup: 383%
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 3% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1617 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 41%