Newton-wellesley Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

2014 Washington Street
Newton, MA 2462

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 With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 11
Average amount Newton-wellesley Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $61,965.00
Average amount Medicare paid Newton-wellesley Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $21,597.00
Difference between what Newton-wellesley Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $40,368.00
Hospital's Markup: 286%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $81,704.20
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $22,531.30
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 24% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 350 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 62%