Wilcox Memorial 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

3-3420 Kuhio Highway
Lihue, HI 96766

Region: : HI - Honolulu




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 32
Average amount Wilcox Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $48,101.00
Average amount Medicare paid Wilcox Memorial Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $22,028.00
Difference between what Wilcox Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $26,073.00
Hospital's Markup: 218%
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 8% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1489 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 46%