Wellstar Douglas 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

8954 Hospital Drive
Douglasville, GA 30134

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 Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 64
Average amount Wellstar Douglas Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $46,365.00
Average amount Medicare paid Wellstar Douglas Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,914.00
Difference between what Wellstar Douglas Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $33,451.00
Hospital's Markup: 359%
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% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1387 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 50%