Lehigh Valley Hospital's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

Po Box 689
Allentown, PA 18105

Region: : PA - Allentown




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 225
Average amount Lehigh Valley Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $33,848.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lehigh Valley Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $6,048.00
Difference between what Lehigh Valley Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $27,800.00
Hospital's Markup: 559%
Average amount nationally charged for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $22,387.40
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $5,725.80
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 51% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1537 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 15%