Jersey Shore University Medical 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

1945 Rte 33
Neptune, NJ 7754

Region: : NJ - Camden




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 299
Average amount Jersey Shore University Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $72,803.00
Average amount Medicare paid Jersey Shore University Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $14,623.00
Difference between what Jersey Shore University Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $58,180.00
Hospital's Markup: 497%
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 40% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2293 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 17%