Cambridge Health Alliance'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

1493 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 2138

Region: : MA - Boston




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 48
Average amount Cambridge Health Alliance charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $24,910.00
Average amount Medicare paid Cambridge Health Alliance for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $19,846.00
Difference between what Cambridge Health Alliance charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $5,064.00
Hospital's Markup: 125%
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 52% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 134 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 95%