Piedmont 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

1968 Peachtree Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30309

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 30
Average amount Piedmont Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $62,043.00
Average amount Medicare paid Piedmont Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $18,342.00
Difference between what Piedmont Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $43,701.00
Hospital's Markup: 338%
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 24% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 351 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 62%