Maine 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

22 Bramhall St
Portland, ME 4102

Region: : ME - Portland




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 705
Average amount Maine Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $28,216.00
Average amount Medicare paid Maine 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) $14,131.00
Difference between what Maine Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $14,085.00
Hospital's Markup: 199%
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 46% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 269 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 90%