620 Howard AvenueAltoona, PA 16601
Region: : PA - Altoona
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Chronic Lung Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Without Any Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 48 |
| Average amount Altoona Regional Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $11,345.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Altoona Regional Health System for Chronic Lung Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Without Any Complications) | $4,059.00 |
| Difference between what Altoona Regional Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $7,286.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 279% |
| Average amount nationally charged for Chronic Lung Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $17,732.70 |
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $4,983.96 |
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 36% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 730 out of 2671 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 73% |