Wentworth-douglass Hospital'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

789 Central Ave
Dover, NH 3820

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 115
Average amount Wentworth-douglass Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $65,037.00
Average amount Medicare paid Wentworth-douglass Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $15,164.00
Difference between what Wentworth-douglass Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $49,873.00
Hospital's Markup: 428%
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 25% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2133 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 22%