Barnes Jewish 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

One Barnes-jewish Hospital Plaza
Saint louis, MO 63110

Region: : MO - St. Louis




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 443
Average amount Barnes Jewish Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $34,470.00
Average amount Medicare paid Barnes Jewish Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $14,919.00
Difference between what Barnes Jewish Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $19,551.00
Hospital's Markup: 231%
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 34% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 670 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 76%