Helen Keller 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

1300 South Montgomery Avenue
Sheffield, AL 35660

Region: : AL - Birmingham




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 129
Average amount Helen Keller Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $30,397.00
Average amount Medicare paid Helen Keller 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) $11,703.00
Difference between what Helen Keller Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $18,694.00
Hospital's Markup: 259%
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 42% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 390 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 86%