Skiff 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

204 North 4th Avenue East
Newton, IA 50208

Region: : IA - Des Moines




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 82
Average amount Skiff Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $33,427.00
Average amount Medicare paid Skiff 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) $14,623.00
Difference between what Skiff Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $18,804.00
Hospital's Markup: 228%
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 36% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 599 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 78%