Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

9888 Genesee Avenue
La jolla, CA 92037

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 13
Average amount Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $142,102.00
Average amount Medicare paid Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $21,704.00
Difference between what Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $120,398.00
Hospital's Markup: 654%
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 74% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 857 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 8%