Rush University 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

1653 West Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60612

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 733
Average amount Rush University Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $57,102.00
Average amount Medicare paid Rush University 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) $19,987.00
Difference between what Rush University Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $37,115.00
Hospital's Markup: 285%
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 10% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1892 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 31%