Denver Health 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

777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204

Region: : CO - Denver




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 27
Average amount Denver Health Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $46,336.00
Average amount Medicare paid Denver Health 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) $21,149.00
Difference between what Denver Health Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $25,187.00
Hospital's Markup: 219%
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 11% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1386 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 50%