2545 Schoenersville RoadBethlehem, 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 Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 110 |
| Average amount Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $73,459.00 |
| 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 Without Major Complications) | $13,155.00 |
| Difference between what Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $60,304.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 558% |
| Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $52,062.90 |
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $14,566.90 |
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 41% higher |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 2308 out of 2750 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 16% |