Umass Memorial Medical Center Inc'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

55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 1655

Region: : MA - Worcester




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 290
Average amount Umass Memorial Medical Center Inc charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $46,204.00
Average amount Medicare paid Umass Memorial Medical Center Inc for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $20,436.00
Difference between what Umass Memorial Medical Center Inc charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $25,768.00
Hospital's Markup: 226%
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 11% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1375 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 50%