Lehigh Valley Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 2.9% | 606 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11% | 708 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10% | 2,137 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 12.8% | 1,295 | Better |
| COPD | 6.1% | 478 | Better |
| Stroke | 12.1% | 950 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 1.8% | 231 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.5% | 7,304 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.04% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Lehigh Valley Hospital a Good Hospital?
Lehigh Valley Hospital has a trust score of 76/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Allentown, PA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in heart failure, pneumonia, copd, overall mortality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lehigh Valley Hospital a good hospital?
Lehigh Valley Hospital is an acute care hospital in Allentown, PA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 76/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Lehigh Valley Hospital located?
Lehigh Valley Hospital is located at 1200 South Cedar Crest Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18103. Phone: (610) 402-8000.
What is the star rating for Lehigh Valley Hospital?
Lehigh Valley Hospital has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Lehigh Valley Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Lehigh Valley Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 992 patients/yr | $110,274 | $17,438 | 84% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 830 patients/yr | $67,971 | $11,706 | 83% less |
MEDICAL BACK PROBLEMS WITHOUT MCC 276 patients/yr | $55,519 | $8,798 | 84% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 271 patients/yr | $48,630 | $7,527 | 85% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 243 patients/yr | $85,185 | $14,728 | 83% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 227 patients/yr | $59,240 | $9,639 | 84% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 213 patients/yr | $463,148 | $41,992 | 91% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 213 patients/yr | $48,723 | $8,354 | 83% less |
SYNCOPE AND COLLAPSE 206 patients/yr | $53,037 | $7,857 | 85% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 193 patients/yr | $77,775 | $11,185 | 86% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Lehigh
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 390133