Lehigh Valley Hospital's 2011 costs for Cellulitis Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 603

Po Box 689
Allentown, PA 18105

Region: : PA - Allentown




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Cellulitis Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 202
Average amount Lehigh Valley Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $26,091.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lehigh Valley Hospital for Cellulitis Without Major Complications $6,132.00
Difference between what Lehigh Valley Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $19,959.00
Hospital's Markup: 425%
Average amount nationally charged for Cellulitis Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $18,968.70
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $5,798.95
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 38% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2286 out of 2807 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 19%