Po Box 689Allentown, 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% |