Flowers Hospital'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

4370 West Main Street
Dothan, AL 36305

Region: : AL - Dothan




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 287
Average amount Flowers Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $62,503.00
Average amount Medicare paid Flowers Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $10,959.00
Difference between what Flowers Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $51,544.00
Hospital's Markup: 570%
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 20% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2065 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 25%