Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

2545 Schoenersville Road
Bethlehem, PA 18017

Region: : PA - Allentown




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 16
Average amount Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $123,112.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $21,048.00
Difference between what Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $102,064.00
Hospital's Markup: 584%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $81,704.20
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $22,531.30
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 51% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 812 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 13%