Decatur General 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

1201 7th Street Se
Decatur, AL 35609

Region: : AL - Huntsville




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 163
Average amount Decatur General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $21,006.00
Average amount Medicare paid Decatur General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $11,601.00
Difference between what Decatur General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $9,405.00
Hospital's Markup: 181%
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 60% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 51 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 98%