Scripps Mercy 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

4077 5th Ave
San diego, CA 92103

Region: : CA - San Diego




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 244
Average amount Scripps Mercy Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $86,383.00
Average amount Medicare paid Scripps Mercy Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $18,830.00
Difference between what Scripps Mercy Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $67,553.00
Hospital's Markup: 458%
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 66% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2524 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 8%