Mercy Medical Center-dubuque'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

250 Mercy Drive
Dubuque, IA 52001

Region: : IA - Dubuque




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 286
Average amount Mercy Medical Center-dubuque charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $31,510.00
Average amount Medicare paid Mercy Medical Center-dubuque for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $10,823.00
Difference between what Mercy Medical Center-dubuque charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $20,687.00
Hospital's Markup: 291%
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 39% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 439 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 84%