Southern 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

1 Medical Center Drive
Biddeford, ME 4005

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 104
Average amount Southern Maine Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $25,058.00
Average amount Medicare paid Southern 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) $12,579.00
Difference between what Southern Maine Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $12,479.00
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 52% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 138 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 95%