Franklin Memorial 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

111 Franklin Health Commons
Farmington, ME 4938

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 38
Average amount Franklin Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $53,834.00
Average amount Medicare paid Franklin Memorial Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $16,033.00
Difference between what Franklin Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $37,801.00
Hospital's Markup: 335%
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 3% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1767 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 36%