620 Howard AvenueAltoona, PA 16601
Region: : PA - Altoona
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Abdominal - Gallbladder (Laparoscopic) (Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy W/o C.d.e. Without Any Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 15 |
| Average amount Altoona Regional Health System charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $23,333.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Altoona Regional Health System for Abdominal - Gallbladder (Laparoscopic) (Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy W/o C.d.e. Without Any Complications) | $6,698.00 |
| Difference between what Altoona Regional Health System charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $16,635.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 348% |
| Average amount nationally charged for Abdominal - Gallbladder (Laparoscopic) (Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy W/o C.d.e. Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $34,723.80 |
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $8,068.11 |
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 33% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 232 out of 871 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 73% |