Metrowest 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

115 Lincoln Street
Framingham, MA 1701

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 79
Average amount Metrowest Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $31,127.00
Average amount Medicare paid Metrowest 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) $15,377.00
Difference between what Metrowest Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $15,750.00
Hospital's Markup: 202%
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 40% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 423 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 85%