Bayhealth - Kent 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

640 S State Street
Dover, DE 19901

Region: : DE - Wilmington




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 267
Average amount Bayhealth - Kent General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $33,592.00
Average amount Medicare paid Bayhealth - Kent 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) $14,161.00
Difference between what Bayhealth - Kent General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $19,431.00
Hospital's Markup: 237%
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 35% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 607 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 78%