Aroostook Medical Center,the'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

140 Academy St - Po Box 151
Presque isle, ME 4769

Region: : ME - Bangor




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 58
Average amount Aroostook Medical Center,the charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $55,425.00
Average amount Medicare paid Aroostook Medical Center,the for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $16,342.00
Difference between what Aroostook Medical Center,the charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $39,083.00
Hospital's Markup: 339%
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 6% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1824 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 34%