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

Diagnosis code: 491

801 Ostrum Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015

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 34
Average amount St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $41,527.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $6,977.00
Difference between what St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $34,550.00
Hospital's Markup: 595%
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 35% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 802 out of 975 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 18%