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 Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 470

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 Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 642
Average amount University Of Kentucky Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $42,919.00
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 Without Major Complications) $17,372.00
Difference between what University Of Kentucky Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $25,547.00
Hospital's Markup: 247%
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 1183 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 57%