Smith Northview 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

4280 North Valdosta Road
Valdosta, GA 31602

Region: : FL - Tallahassee




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 27
Average amount Smith Northview Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $50,611.00
Average amount Medicare paid Smith Northview Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,053.00
Difference between what Smith Northview Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $38,558.00
Hospital's Markup: 419%
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 3% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1618 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 41%