Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

751 Medical Center Court
Chula vista, CA 91911

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 With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 11
Average amount Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $163,853.00
Average amount Medicare paid Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $25,875.00
Difference between what Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $137,978.00
Hospital's Markup: 633%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $81,704.20
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $22,531.30
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 101% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 890 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 5%