St Elizabeth's Medical Center'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

736 Cambridge Street
Brighton, MA 2135

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 72
Average amount St Elizabeth's Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $30,255.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Elizabeth's Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $20,816.00
Difference between what St Elizabeth's Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $9,439.00
Hospital's Markup: 145%
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 42% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 377 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 86%