Wellstar Kennestone Hospital'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

677 Church Street
Marietta, GA 30060

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 With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 50
Average amount Wellstar Kennestone Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $77,626.00
Average amount Medicare paid Wellstar Kennestone Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $21,855.00
Difference between what Wellstar Kennestone Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $55,771.00
Hospital's Markup: 355%
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 5% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 530 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 43%