Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla's 2011 costs for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications)

Diagnosis code: 243

9888 Genesee Avenue
La jolla, CA 92037

Region: : CA - San Diego




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 19
Average amount Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $104,076.00
Average amount Medicare paid Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications) $16,755.00
Difference between what Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $87,321.00
Hospital's Markup: 621%
Average amount nationally charged for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Complications) in 2011 over all cases $67,865.70
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $18,132.90
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 53% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1009 out of 1150 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 12%