Muhlenberg Community 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

440 Hopkinsville Street
Greenville, KY 42345

Region: : TN - Nashville




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 19
Average amount Muhlenberg Community Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $42,769.00
Average amount Medicare paid Muhlenberg Community Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,166.00
Difference between what Muhlenberg Community Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $30,603.00
Hospital's Markup: 351%
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 18% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1172 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 57%