Aurora St Lukes Medical Center'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

2900 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215

Region: : WI - Milwaukee




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 450
Average amount Aurora St Lukes Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $53,858.00
Average amount Medicare paid Aurora St Lukes Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $15,197.00
Difference between what Aurora St Lukes Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $38,661.00
Hospital's Markup: 354%
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 3% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1768 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 36%