United Hospital Center'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

327 Medical Park Drive
Bridgeport, WV 26330

Region: : WV - Morgantown




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 18
Average amount United Hospital Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $36,179.00
Average amount Medicare paid United Hospital Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $19,365.00
Difference between what United Hospital Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $16,814.00
Hospital's Markup: 186%
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 56% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 39 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 96%