Grossmont 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

5555 Grossmont Center Drive Box 58
La mesa, CA 91942

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 255
Average amount Grossmont Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $69,435.00
Average amount Medicare paid Grossmont Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $15,679.00
Difference between what Grossmont Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $53,756.00
Hospital's Markup: 442%
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 33% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2231 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 19%