St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 473

801 Ostrum Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015

Region: : PA - Allentown




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 20
Average amount St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $96,957.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $18,821.00
Difference between what St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $78,136.00
Hospital's Markup: 515%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $54,478.50
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,672.60
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 78% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 793 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 6%