9888 Genesee AvenueLa 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 Without Major Complications) |
Total 2011 Cases | 240 |
Average amount Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $86,018.00 |
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 Without Major Complications) | $13,210.00 |
Difference between what Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $72,808.00 |
Hospital's Markup: | 651% |
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 | 65% higher |
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 2518 out of 2750 reported procedures |
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 8% |