Lehigh Valley Hospital's 2011 costs for Pulmonary Embolism Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 176

Po Box 689
Allentown, PA 18105

Region: : PA - Allentown




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Pulmonary Embolism Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 56
Average amount Lehigh Valley Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $35,497.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lehigh Valley Hospital for Pulmonary Embolism Without Major Complications $7,589.00
Difference between what Lehigh Valley Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $27,908.00
Hospital's Markup: 467%
Average amount nationally charged for Pulmonary Embolism Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $26,738.10
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $7,279.97
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 33% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1142 out of 1396 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 18%