Dekalb Regional 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

200 Med Center Drive
Fort payne, AL 35968

Region: : AL - Birmingham




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 41
Average amount Dekalb Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $80,145.00
Average amount Medicare paid Dekalb Regional 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) $11,005.00
Difference between what Dekalb Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $69,140.00
Hospital's Markup: 728%
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 54% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2443 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 11%