Saint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc'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

5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, GA 30342

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 15
Average amount Saint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $55,656.00
Average amount Medicare paid Saint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $17,206.00
Difference between what Saint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $38,450.00
Hospital's Markup: 323%
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 32% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 256 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 73%