Sharp Memorial Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 470

7901 Frost St
San diego, CA 92123

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 244
Average amount Sharp Memorial Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $77,430.00
Average amount Medicare paid Sharp Memorial Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $17,118.00
Difference between what Sharp Memorial Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $60,312.00
Hospital's Markup: 452%
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 49% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2387 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 13%