Lehigh Valley Hospital's 2011 costs for Hip & Femur Procedures Except Major Joint With Complications

Diagnosis code: 481

Po Box 689
Allentown, PA 18105

Region: : PA - Allentown




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Hip & Femur Procedures Except Major Joint With Complications
Total 2011 Cases 116
Average amount Lehigh Valley Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $70,992.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lehigh Valley Hospital for Hip & Femur Procedures Except Major Joint With Complications $13,984.00
Difference between what Lehigh Valley Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $57,008.00
Hospital's Markup: 507%
Average amount nationally charged for Hip & Femur Procedures Except Major Joint With Complications in 2011 over all cases $49,023.30
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $12,632.30
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 45% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1759 out of 2090 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 16%