Doctors Hospital'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

3651 Wheeler Road
Augusta, GA 30909

Region: : GA - Augusta




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 278
Average amount Doctors Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $57,696.00
Average amount Medicare paid Doctors Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $14,017.00
Difference between what Doctors Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $43,679.00
Hospital's Markup: 411%
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 11% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1908 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 31%