Po Box 689Allentown, PA 18105
Region: : PA - Allentown
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 24 |
| Average amount Lehigh Valley Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $102,874.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Lehigh Valley Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) | $21,407.00 |
| Difference between what Lehigh Valley Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $81,467.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 480% |
| Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $81,704.20 |
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $22,531.30 |
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 26% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 728 out of 932 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 22% |