River Region Health System'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

2100 Hwy 61 N
Vicksburg, MS 39183

Region: : MS - Jackson




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 52
Average amount River Region Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $71,309.00
Average amount Medicare paid River Region Health System for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $13,423.00
Difference between what River Region Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $57,886.00
Hospital's Markup: 531%
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 37% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2264 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 18%