Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla's 2011 costs for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 244

9888 Genesee Avenue
La jolla, CA 92037

Region: : CA - San Diego




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 18
Average amount Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $65,333.00
Average amount Medicare paid Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) $12,865.00
Difference between what Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $52,468.00
Hospital's Markup: 507%
Average amount nationally charged for Heart & Blood Vessels - Pacemaker (Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $53,690.40
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $13,899.70
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 22% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 802 out of 1075 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 25%