Ssm St Marys Health 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

6420 Clayton Rd
Richmond height, MO 63117

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 102
Average amount Ssm St Marys Health Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $33,474.00
Average amount Medicare paid Ssm St Marys Health Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $16,228.00
Difference between what Ssm St Marys Health Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $17,246.00
Hospital's Markup: 206%
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 36% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 601 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 78%