Fairbanks Memorial 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

1650 Cowles Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701

Region: : AK - Anchorage




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 61
Average amount Fairbanks Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $71,426.00
Average amount Medicare paid Fairbanks Memorial Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $30,920.00
Difference between what Fairbanks Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $40,506.00
Hospital's Markup: 231%
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 37% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2270 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 17%