Emory Eastside Medical Center'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

1700 Medical Way
Snellville, GA 30078

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 145
Average amount Emory Eastside Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $70,721.00
Average amount Medicare paid Emory Eastside Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $13,062.00
Difference between what Emory Eastside Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $57,659.00
Hospital's Markup: 541%
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 36% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2255 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 18%