Lehigh Valley Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 491

Po Box 689
Allentown, PA 18105

Region: : PA - Allentown




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 44
Average amount Lehigh Valley Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $31,664.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lehigh Valley Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $7,439.00
Difference between what Lehigh Valley Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $24,225.00
Hospital's Markup: 425%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $30,746.10
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $7,083.45
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 3% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 617 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 37%