Northside Hospital Forsyth'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

1200 Northside Forsyth Drive
Cumming, GA 30041

Region: : GA - Atlanta




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 197
Average amount Northside Hospital Forsyth charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $57,098.00
Average amount Medicare paid Northside Hospital Forsyth for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $9,835.00
Difference between what Northside Hospital Forsyth charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $47,263.00
Hospital's Markup: 580%
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 10% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1891 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 31%