Quincy 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

114 Whitwell Street
Quincy, MA 2169

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 55
Average amount Quincy Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $22,628.00
Average amount Medicare paid Quincy 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) $14,352.00
Difference between what Quincy Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $8,276.00
Hospital's Markup: 157%
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 57% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 73 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 97%