Palmerton Hospital's 2011 costs for Cellulitis Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 603

135 Lafayette Avenue
Palmerton, PA 18071

Region: : PA - Allentown




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Cellulitis Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 39
Average amount Palmerton Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $8,702.00
Average amount Medicare paid Palmerton Hospital for Cellulitis Without Major Complications $4,470.00
Difference between what Palmerton Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $4,232.00
Hospital's Markup: 194%
Average amount nationally charged for Cellulitis Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $18,968.70
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $5,798.95
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 54% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 244 out of 2807 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 91%