Highlands Regional 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

5000 Kentucky Rte 321
Prestonsburg, KY 41653

Region: : KY - Lexington




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 17
Average amount Highlands Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $38,144.00
Average amount Medicare paid Highlands Regional 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) $14,486.00
Difference between what Highlands Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $23,658.00
Hospital's Markup: 263%
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 27% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 907 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 67%