Opelousas General Health System'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

539 East Prudhomme Street
Opelousas, LA 70570

Region: : LA - Lafayette




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 102
Average amount Opelousas General Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $39,727.00
Average amount Medicare paid Opelousas General Health System for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $13,916.00
Difference between what Opelousas General Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $25,811.00
Hospital's Markup: 285%
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 24% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 992 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 64%