Palmerton Hospital's 2011 costs for Esophagitis, Gastroent & Misc Digest Disorders Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 392

135 Lafayette Avenue
Palmerton, PA 18071

Region: : PA - Allentown




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Esophagitis, Gastroent & Misc Digest Disorders Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 32
Average amount Palmerton Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $10,037.00
Average amount Medicare paid Palmerton Hospital for Esophagitis, Gastroent & Misc Digest Disorders Without Major Complications $3,848.00
Difference between what Palmerton Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $6,189.00
Hospital's Markup: 260%
Average amount nationally charged for Esophagitis, Gastroent & Misc Digest Disorders Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $19,086.70
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $5,041.78
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 47% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 412 out of 2950 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 86%