St Lucie 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

1800 Se Tiffany Ave
Port saint luci, FL 34952

Region: : FL - Fort Lauderdale




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 386
Average amount St Lucie Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $94,627.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Lucie 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) $13,873.00
Difference between what St Lucie Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $80,754.00
Hospital's Markup: 682%
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 82% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2576 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 6%