Forrest General Hospital'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

6051 Us Highway 49
Hattiesburg, MS 39404

Region: : MS - Hattiesburg




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 291
Average amount Forrest General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $43,639.00
Average amount Medicare paid Forrest General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $13,361.00
Difference between what Forrest General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $30,278.00
Hospital's Markup: 326%
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 16% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1228 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 55%