US Health Care Costs

Lehigh Valley Hospital

1200 South Cedar Crest Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18103 · (610) 402-8000

General hospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$13what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$592.5Mnet income, all sources
5.2%margin on patient care alone
$31.0Mcost of charity care (1.4% of costs)
$115.3Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
1,236beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending June 2025. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance (charity care) policy; ask for it if a bill is hard to pay.

Hospital stays

Medicare figures are 2024 averages for this hospital; the bars show how much of the bill was actually paid.

Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)

StayMedicare staysBilledPaid
Sepsis, with major complications 871992$110,274$17,438
Heart failure, with major complications 291830$67,971$11,706
Back problems (no surgery) 552276$55,519$8,798
Stomach and digestive disorders 392271$48,630$7,527
Lung infection, with major complications 177243$85,185$14,728
Sepsis 872227$59,240$9,639
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267213$463,148$41,992
Kidney failure, with complications 683213$48,723$8,354
Fainting 312206$53,037$7,857
Respiratory failure 189193$77,775$11,185
Hip or knee replacement 470186$107,791$16,472
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378181$67,435$9,337
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698176$87,558$14,993
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853176$277,743$43,737
Delirium and other mental confusion 884171$70,518$14,573
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065169$71,525$9,386
Kidney failure, with major complications 682166$83,708$13,287
Urinary tract infection 690164$46,135$7,783
Pneumonia, with major complications 193159$74,604$11,975
Heart stent 322147$178,947$16,746
Stroke, with major complications 064141$144,592$17,504
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309141$46,769$7,033
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603139$41,920$8,224
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 543138$60,996$9,880
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481132$148,049$18,843
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641132$46,995$7,400
Lung infection, with complications 178131$49,849$9,233
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 057130$71,030$12,845
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274119$263,489$27,320
Pneumonia, with complications 194118$47,429$7,645
Heart catheterization, with major complications 286116$169,287$20,607
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 219113$474,354$68,427
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377112$118,872$15,884
Diabetes, with complications 638104$49,437$8,308
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 660104$67,975$12,391
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689103$62,414$10,012
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 092102$58,797$9,367
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32198$238,080$25,836
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64098$79,461$11,516
Heart attack, with major complications 28097$107,295$14,249
Other digestive problems, with complications 39497$52,139$8,656
Psychoses 88595$80,317$14,693
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38993$51,602$7,982
Bowel surgery, with complications 33091$149,612$21,766
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32988$294,185$41,435
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69988$61,361$9,430
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30887$75,956$11,083
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46787$164,891$31,193
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56384$48,715$8,100
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17583$92,227$12,794
COPD, with major complications 19083$65,335$10,311
Heart attack, with complications 28180$77,715$8,701
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39179$79,679$11,571
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20273$45,636$9,285
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52272$139,469$20,680
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05670$84,541$20,346
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02569$362,248$40,952
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06968$61,147$7,472
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30068$55,301$9,488
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31468$103,090$17,676
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49366$150,197$21,640
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55166$124,213$15,506
Seizures 10164$66,710$8,647
Dysequilibrium 14964$48,058$6,940
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44564$94,296$10,102
Diabetes, with major complications 63764$86,278$12,827
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19162$41,920$7,812
Chest pain 31362$38,028$6,451
High blood pressure 30561$49,600$6,967
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09159$99,179$15,361
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39059$38,468$5,414
Anemia and blood disorders 81257$55,322$8,474
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24356$189,507$21,829
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45456$314,917$55,533
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 55454$37,449$7,750
Coagulation Disorders 81354$84,820$14,274
Seizures with Mcc 10053$144,688$18,677
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39353$117,032$15,842
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64452$59,260$9,912
Heart catheterization 28751$87,339$10,935
Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc 55651$47,150$7,611
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91951$106,642$16,463
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08350$106,660$20,886
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20849$218,518$25,020
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81149$80,568$12,428
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98149$340,748$45,420
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08648$87,519$12,024
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17648$47,709$7,927
Irregular heartbeat 31048$31,309$5,341
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06647$57,870$7,132
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48047$226,387$28,138
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60547$62,958$8,326
Kidney Transplant 65247$302,538$31,740
Headaches Without Mcc 10346$54,190$7,745
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24246$245,322$29,711
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54246$112,394$15,791
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64346$104,024$15,384
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16445$268,348$26,155
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65945$125,708$20,986
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07144$65,301$9,513
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25344$182,177$24,793
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29944$104,430$14,703
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86244$111,654$17,551
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47243$184,450$27,113
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08242$178,762$21,865
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18442$81,548$10,587
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46042$254,011$33,891
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37241$56,072$9,522
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 66141$50,678$10,061
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94841$50,037$6,915
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23540$281,719$46,561
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26640$523,737$54,455
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41840$122,829$15,457
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43539$136,610$15,819
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Cc 56539$59,601$9,277
Cellulitis with Mcc 60239$68,103$12,947
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46838$146,347$23,197
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31537$60,052$9,124
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02336$432,409$51,010
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84736$53,362$11,018
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89736$63,263$8,630
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25235$205,960$29,647
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85435$91,364$16,709
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92035$56,215$9,672
Otitis Media and Uri Without Mcc 15334$40,873$6,709
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20534$125,409$16,718
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44434$142,850$17,429
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07033$86,460$15,645
Pneumothorax with Cc 20032$107,386$10,131
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses Without Mcc 20632$44,313$8,138
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33132$135,841$15,255
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43232$123,422$19,561
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18031$83,988$15,349
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23331$402,316$61,601
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98231$132,668$21,236
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07430$65,665$9,692
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32730$171,470$22,341
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43930$68,502$8,171
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80930$75,676$11,184
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27129$273,877$37,182
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 41929$96,933$11,830
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45529$239,767$40,248
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51629$114,457$18,131
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67329$248,775$33,290
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87029$392,294$57,835
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 43328$82,498$9,494
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53628$53,003$7,396
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61728$99,505$18,051
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08527$160,054$21,406
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05426$69,294$12,934
Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with Cc 15526$61,819$8,555
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52126$182,094$25,019
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18325$116,125$15,025
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 24425$159,268$17,599
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27025$318,499$43,655
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38825$85,978$13,925
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44125$104,626$16,717
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48325$167,662$22,561
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84025$167,538$26,558
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00324$1,740,570$232,704
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29224$50,129$8,427
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Cc 24023$167,905$25,045
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26923$357,317$37,536
Atherosclerosis Without Mcc 30323$33,831$6,103
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37423$164,626$21,350
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 65723$133,429$17,062
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91723$84,157$14,872
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32622$336,599$51,146
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 84122$104,850$13,366
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 86322$51,810$9,429
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 20721$485,352$62,168
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc 23921$206,851$39,585
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44221$52,198$8,662
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90721$454,700$60,582
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 35620$356,169$43,957
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37120$88,329$15,035
Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Cc 38620$62,630$9,810
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 40620$206,840$24,778
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 43820$183,789$16,943
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy Without Cc/M 54420$49,176$7,041
Acute Adjustment Reaction and Psychosocial Dysfunction 88020$45,498$8,270
Other Factors Influencing Health Status 95120$36,388$5,490
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98720$179,765$27,621
Other Disorders of the Eye Without Mcc 12519$43,434$7,260
Respiratory Neoplasms with Cc 18119$68,406$12,565
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 26419$128,331$27,419
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Cc 35419$101,687$17,957
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80819$94,583$20,057
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85719$102,013$20,790
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02718$201,058$20,789
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16318$370,564$45,219
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 21618$701,149$102,555
Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy with Intraluminal Device with Mcc 32318$332,044$35,152
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37518$85,580$10,846
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 46418$189,274$29,339
Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with Cc 58018$119,021$15,383
Fever and Inflammatory Conditions 86418$55,226$8,110
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy Without Cc/Mcc 19517$33,439$5,814
Respiratory Signs and Symptoms 20417$57,502$7,583
Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Mcc 47717$207,685$29,589
Minor Skin Disorders Without Mcc 60717$39,664$8,415
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 90817$141,837$19,587
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 95617$268,533$35,209
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03916$155,659$15,058
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16516$241,368$16,263
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19616$122,751$17,672
Hypertension with Mcc 30416$65,712$10,537
Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Cc 42716$340,600$59,418
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Mcc 46616$296,141$49,404
Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc 47816$149,836$20,586
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc 49216$258,360$33,719
Tendonitis, Myositis and Bursitis Without Mcc 55816$51,512$8,188
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 65816$114,299$12,919
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 85616$239,480$42,929
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00415$1,038,589$152,792
Respiratory Infections and Inflammations Without Cc/Mcc 17915$45,393$6,879
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51915$84,151$17,885
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies with Mcc 55315$55,546$12,129
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Mcc 56415$75,316$13,820
Skin Debridement with Cc 57115$86,291$15,724
Viral Illness Without Mcc 86615$50,992$8,303
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs Without Mcc 91815$56,896$8,103
Full Thickness Burn with Skin Graft or Inhalation Injury with Cc/Mcc 92815$436,576$70,037
Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System with Mcc 00114$1,714,698$258,609
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 03814$128,691$16,354
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 33614$130,790$22,177
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41714$168,744$20,700
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Cc 43614$73,382$10,884
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02613$297,838$31,135
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06213$123,436$14,995
Neurological Eye Disorders 12313$60,262$7,952
Dental and Oral Diseases with Cc 15813$60,039$9,087
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16613$214,714$36,117
Other Vascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 25413$127,311$17,227
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28213$82,623$6,764
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral Without Cc/Mcc 35513$75,517$11,880
Connective Tissue Disorders with Mcc 54513$156,070$21,118
Connective Tissue Disorders with Cc 54613$72,832$10,853
Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc 56013$74,164$10,474
Endocrine Disorders Without Cc/Mcc 64513$51,882$7,209
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 89613$93,396$14,940
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98813$106,195$15,142
Nervous System Neoplasms Without Mcc 05512$53,512$10,335
Dental and Oral Diseases with Mcc 15712$90,464$14,705
Pneumothorax with Mcc 19912$171,285$26,946
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27312$287,294$34,139
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Expired with Mcc 28312$147,196$15,830
Cardiac Congenital and Valvular Disorders with Mcc 30612$98,974$13,931
Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 47312$166,391$23,190
Knee Procedures Without Principal Diagnosis of Infection with Cc/Mcc 48812$178,684$18,938
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 52012$65,307$12,459
Osteomyelitis with Mcc 53912$70,351$15,521
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast with Mcc 60412$100,161$13,714
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 02411$308,801$32,327
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with Cc or Peripheral Neur 04111$205,487$18,094
Precerebral Occlusion Without Infarction Without Mcc 06811$60,512$9,013
Concussion with Cc 08911$54,900$11,163
Other Disorders of Nervous System Without Cc/Mcc 09311$53,119$7,210
Major Chest Trauma Without Cc/Mcc 18511$55,523$7,207
Pleural Effusion with Mcc 18611$90,396$13,157
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc 22811$641,642$62,928
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Without Cc/Mcc 37911$38,343$6,642
Complicated Peptic Ulcer with Cc 38111$66,936$9,754
Other Digestive System Diagnoses Without Cc/Mcc 39511$30,217$6,104
Disorders of the Biliary Tract Without Cc/Mcc 44611$65,406$7,292
Multiple Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc 44811$280,372$46,161
Shoulder, Elbow or Forearm Procedures, Except Major Joint Procedures with Cc 51111$127,362$17,267
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Mcc 65611$228,941$29,541
Transurethral Prostatectomy with Cc/Mcc 71311$81,988$13,705
Non-Extensive Burns 93511$236,295$27,356
Other O.r. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 95711$569,275$70,347
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Cc 96411$117,914$15,442

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