St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

801 Ostrum Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015

Region: : PA - Allentown




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 110
Average amount St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $35,065.00
Average amount Medicare paid St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $5,813.00
Difference between what St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $29,252.00
Hospital's Markup: 603%
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 57% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1565 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 13%