Barnes-jewish West County 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

12634 Olive Boulevard
Creve coeur, MO 63141

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 288
Average amount Barnes-jewish West County Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $26,540.00
Average amount Medicare paid Barnes-jewish West County Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $11,546.00
Difference between what Barnes-jewish West County Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $14,994.00
Hospital's Markup: 229%
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 49% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 187 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 93%