West Branch Regional 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

2463 South M-30
West branch, MI 48661

Region: : MI - Saginaw




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 152
Average amount West Branch Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $27,218.00
Average amount Medicare paid West Branch Regional 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) $12,755.00
Difference between what West Branch Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $14,463.00
Hospital's Markup: 213%
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 48% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 226 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 92%