Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

9888 Genesee Avenue
La jolla, CA 92037

Region: : CA - San Diego




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 52
Average amount Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $62,064.00
Average amount Medicare paid Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,979.00
Difference between what Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $55,085.00
Hospital's Markup: 889%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $30,746.10
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $7,083.45
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 102% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 927 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 5%