Meriter Hsptl'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

202 S Park St
Madison, WI 53715

Region: : WI - Madison




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 336
Average amount Meriter Hsptl charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $43,359.00
Average amount Medicare paid Meriter Hsptl for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $15,554.00
Difference between what Meriter Hsptl charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $27,805.00
Hospital's Markup: 278%
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 17% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1205 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 56%