Lehigh Valley Hospital's 2011 costs for Respiratory Infections & Inflammations With Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 177

Po Box 689
Allentown, PA 18105

Region: : PA - Allentown




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Respiratory Infections & Inflammations With Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 73
Average amount Lehigh Valley Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $72,676.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lehigh Valley Hospital for Respiratory Infections & Inflammations With Major Complications $14,950.00
Difference between what Lehigh Valley Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $57,726.00
Hospital's Markup: 486%
Average amount nationally charged for Respiratory Infections & Inflammations With Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $50,649.00
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $13,829.40
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 43% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1538 out of 1894 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 19%