Lourdes 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

1530 Lone Oak Road
Paducah, KY 42001

Region: : KY - Paducah




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 309
Average amount Lourdes Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $50,682.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lourdes Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $11,697.00
Difference between what Lourdes Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $38,985.00
Hospital's Markup: 433%
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 3% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1622 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 41%