135 Lafayette AvenuePalmerton, PA 18071
Region: : PA - Allentown
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 | 43 |
Average amount Palmerton Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $45,442.00 |
Average amount Medicare paid Palmerton Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) | $11,146.00 |
Difference between what Palmerton Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $34,296.00 |
Hospital's Markup: | 407% |
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 | 13% lower |
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 1336 out of 2750 reported procedures |
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 51% |