St Vincent's East's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

50 Medical Park East Drive
Birmingham, AL 35235

Region: : AL - Birmingham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 11
Average amount St Vincent's East charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $73,279.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Vincent's East for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $22,362.00
Difference between what St Vincent's East charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $50,917.00
Hospital's Markup: 327%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $81,704.20
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $22,531.30
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 10% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 489 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 48%