Palmerton Hospital's 2011 costs for Misc Disorders Of Nutrition,metabolism,fluids/electrolytes Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 641

135 Lafayette Avenue
Palmerton, PA 18071

Region: : PA - Allentown




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Misc Disorders Of Nutrition,metabolism,fluids/electrolytes Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 20
Average amount Palmerton Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $8,246.00
Average amount Medicare paid Palmerton Hospital for Misc Disorders Of Nutrition,metabolism,fluids/electrolytes Without Major Complications $3,710.00
Difference between what Palmerton Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $4,536.00
Hospital's Markup: 222%
Average amount nationally charged for Misc Disorders Of Nutrition,metabolism,fluids/electrolytes Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $16,703.60
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $4,781.64
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 51% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 351 out of 2899 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 88%