Methodist Willowbrook 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

18220 Tomball Parkway
Houston, TX 77070

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 39
Average amount Methodist Willowbrook Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $75,205.00
Average amount Medicare paid Methodist Willowbrook Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,917.00
Difference between what Methodist Willowbrook Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $62,288.00
Hospital's Markup: 582%
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 44% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2344 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 15%