Sierra 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

1625 Medical Center Dr
El paso, TX 79902

Region: : TX - El Paso




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 145
Average amount Sierra Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $84,968.00
Average amount Medicare paid Sierra 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) $13,055.00
Difference between what Sierra Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $71,913.00
Hospital's Markup: 650%
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 63% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2503 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 9%