Palos Community 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

12251 South 80th Avenue
Palos heights, IL 60463

Region: : IL - Blue Island




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 364
Average amount Palos Community Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $53,351.00
Average amount Medicare paid Palos Community Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $13,441.00
Difference between what Palos Community Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $39,910.00
Hospital's Markup: 396%
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 2% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1748 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 36%