Medical Center South Arkansas'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

700 West Grove Street
El dorado, AR 71731

Region: : AR - Little Rock




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 176
Average amount Medical Center South Arkansas charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $43,886.00
Average amount Medicare paid Medical Center South Arkansas for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,366.00
Difference between what Medical Center South Arkansas charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $31,520.00
Hospital's Markup: 354%
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 1244 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 55%