Po Box 689Allentown, PA 18105
Region: : PA - Allentown
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 122 |
| Average amount Lehigh Valley Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $140,846.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Lehigh Valley Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $26,493.00 |
| Difference between what Lehigh Valley Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $114,353.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 531% |
| Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $95,568.30 |
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $27,778.70 |
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 47% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 1143 out of 1332 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 14% |