University Of Kentucky Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

Hospital Administration
Lexington, KY 40536

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 With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 39
Average amount University Of Kentucky Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $95,093.00
Average amount Medicare paid University Of Kentucky Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $34,165.00
Difference between what University Of Kentucky Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $60,928.00
Hospital's Markup: 278%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $81,704.20
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $22,531.30
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 16% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 675 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 28%