Piedmont Fayette 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

1255 Highway 54 West
Fayetteville, GA 30214

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 291
Average amount Piedmont Fayette Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $52,619.00
Average amount Medicare paid Piedmont Fayette Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,725.00
Difference between what Piedmont Fayette Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $39,894.00
Hospital's Markup: 413%
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 1% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1719 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 37%