Augusta Health's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

78 Medical Center Drive
Fishersville, VA 22939

Region: : VA - Charlottesville




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 14
Average amount Augusta Health charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $56,769.00
Average amount Medicare paid Augusta Health for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $22,036.00
Difference between what Augusta Health charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $34,733.00
Hospital's Markup: 257%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $81,704.20
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $22,531.30
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 31% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 275 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 70%