Lehigh Valley Hospital's 2011 costs for Major Cardiovasc Procedures Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 238

Po Box 689
Allentown, PA 18105

Region: : PA - Allentown




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Major Cardiovasc Procedures Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 58
Average amount Lehigh Valley Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $143,631.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lehigh Valley Hospital for Major Cardiovasc Procedures Without Major Complications $23,902.00
Difference between what Lehigh Valley Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $119,729.00
Hospital's Markup: 600%
Average amount nationally charged for Major Cardiovasc Procedures Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $85,010.50
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $21,948.60
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 69% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 977 out of 1054 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 7%