555 E Valley ParkwayEscondido, CA 92025
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 With Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 14 |
| Average amount Palomar Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $87,888.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Palomar Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) | $21,693.00 |
| Difference between what Palomar Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $66,195.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 405% |
| Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $81,704.20 |
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $22,531.30 |
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 8% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 628 out of 932 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 33% |