Mercy Medical Center-north Iowa'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

1000 Fourth Street Sw
Mason city, IA 50401

Region: : IA - Mason City




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 378
Average amount Mercy Medical Center-north Iowa charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $35,350.00
Average amount Medicare paid Mercy Medical Center-north Iowa for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,817.00
Difference between what Mercy Medical Center-north Iowa charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $22,533.00
Hospital's Markup: 275%
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 32% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 716 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 74%