St Josephs Healthcare System'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

1824 Murdoch Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26102

Region: : WV - Charleston




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 86
Average amount St Josephs Healthcare System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $28,743.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Josephs Healthcare System for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $10,832.00
Difference between what St Josephs Healthcare System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $17,911.00
Hospital's Markup: 265%
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 45% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 296 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 89%