Louis A Weiss 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

4646 N Marine Drive
Chicago, IL 60640

Region: : IL - Chicago




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 122
Average amount Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $56,929.00
Average amount Medicare paid Louis A Weiss 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) $17,251.00
Difference between what Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $39,678.00
Hospital's Markup: 330%
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 9% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1886 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 31%