Palomar Medical Center's 2011 costs for Cellulitis Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 603

555 E Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA 92025

Region: : CA - San Diego




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Cellulitis Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 36
Average amount Palomar Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $29,083.00
Average amount Medicare paid Palomar Medical Center for Cellulitis Without Major Complications $5,731.00
Difference between what Palomar Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $23,352.00
Hospital's Markup: 507%
Average amount nationally charged for Cellulitis Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $18,968.70
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $5,798.95
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 53% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2413 out of 2807 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 14%