Ochsner Foundation 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

1516 Jefferson Hwy
New orleans, LA 70121

Region: : LA - New Orleans




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 206
Average amount Ochsner Foundation Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $58,557.00
Average amount Medicare paid Ochsner Foundation Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $15,297.00
Difference between what Ochsner Foundation Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $43,260.00
Hospital's Markup: 382%
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 12% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1934 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 30%