Alaska Regional 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

2801 Debarr Road
Anchorage, AK 99508

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 194
Average amount Alaska Regional Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $69,695.00
Average amount Medicare paid Alaska Regional Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $17,540.00
Difference between what Alaska Regional Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $52,155.00
Hospital's Markup: 397%
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 34% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2237 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 19%