About the Cost of Knee and Hip Replacement
Knee and Hip Replacement is a surgery that involves complete removal of the damaged knee or hip joint and replacement with an artificial joint. This medical procedure requires multiple services from different providers. Episodes of care combine these services to create a single estimate of average cost.
The estimate above reflects costs for all medical services received between the admission and discharge date or on the date of service. The average cost displayed is based on plan paid amount, plus copay, coinsurance, and deductible—not charged amount. See the Methodology page for more information.
Procedure Descriptions
470 Major Joint Replacement or Reattachment of Lower Extremity Without MCC: Major joint replacement is a surgical procedure in which parts of a damaged joint are removed and replaced with a prosthetic device. The code indicates that this procedure is performed on patients without major complications or comorbidities.
About the Cost of Childbirth
The estimate above reflects costs for all medical services received between the admission and discharge date or on the date of service. The average cost displayed is based on insurance paid amount, plus patient’s copay, coinsurance, and deductible amounts. See the Methodology page for more information.
Procedures Descriptions
785 Cesarean section with sterilization without complications/major complications: A cesarean section is the surgical delivery of a baby. In this case, sterilization, or tubal ligation, is performed to prevent future pregnancies. The code indicates that this procedure is performed in patients without complication or comorbidity (CC) or a major complication or comorbidity (MCC).
788 Cesarean section without sterilization without complications/major complications: A cesarean section is the surgical delivery of a baby. In this case, sterilization, or tubal ligation, is not performed. The code indicates that this is performed on patients without complications or comorbidities (CC) or a major complication or comorbidity (MCC).
807 Vaginal delivery without sterilization/D&C without complications/major complications: A vaginal delivery is when a person gives birth through their vagina. In this case, sterilization or dilation and curettage (d&c) is not performed. The code indicates that this procedure is performed on patients without complication or comorbidity (CC) or a major complication or comorbidity (MCC).
About Psychoses Costs
Psychoses episodes were identified using MS-DRG 885 classified under Major Diagnostic Category 19, Mental Diseases and Disorders.
The estimates above capture average costs for treatment of mental health conditions at inpatient psychiatric facilities (IPFs) including freestanding psychiatric hospitals and certified psychiatric units in acute care hospitals. Episode costs include all medical services received between the admission and discharge date. See the Methodology page for additional details.
Procedure or Episode Description
885 Psychoses: Encompasses a variety of principal diagnoses including schizophrenia, manic episodes, and delusional, psychotic, bipolar, and depressive disorders.
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