Saddleback Memorial 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 Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 470

24451 Health Center Drive
Laguna hills, CA 92653

Region: : CA - Orange County




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 185
Average amount Saddleback Memorial Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $62,404.00
Average amount Medicare paid Saddleback Memorial 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) $13,189.00
Difference between what Saddleback Memorial Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $49,215.00
Hospital's Markup: 473%
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 20% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2061 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 25%