Rio Grande Regional 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

101 E Ridge Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503

Region: : TX - McAllen




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 46
Average amount Rio Grande Regional Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $96,619.00
Average amount Medicare paid Rio Grande Regional Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $15,943.00
Difference between what Rio Grande Regional Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $80,676.00
Hospital's Markup: 606%
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 86% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2593 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 6%