6655 Alvarado RoadSan diego, CA 92120
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 | 84 |
Average amount Alvarado Hospital Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $82,577.00 |
Average amount Medicare paid Alvarado Hospital Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) | $14,784.00 |
Difference between what Alvarado Hospital Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $67,793.00 |
Hospital's Markup: | 558% |
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 | 59% higher |
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 2472 out of 2750 reported procedures |
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 10% |