Po Box 689Allentown, PA 18105
Region: : PA - Allentown
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 22 |
| Average amount Lehigh Valley Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $80,482.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Lehigh Valley Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) | $14,251.00 |
| Difference between what Lehigh Valley Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $66,231.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 564% |
| Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $54,478.50 |
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $14,672.60 |
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 48% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 734 out of 846 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 13% |