Pneumonia - Infectious at Central & Northeastern PA Moses Taylor
Pneumonia, an infection of the lungs, kills 60,000 Americans annually and is one of the leading causes of death for children worldwide. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. The illness can spread when the infected person shares food or drink, coughs, or sneezes on an uninfected person. Symptoms include fever, chills, wheezing, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Blood tests, bronchoscopies, sputum samples, and chest x-rays are all used in the diagnosis of pneumonia. Vaccines are currently available to prevent certain types of pneumonia and it is recommended for children under two and adults who have a higher risk.
The following information, compares treatment costs & outcomes for Pneumonia - Infectious at Central & Northeastern PA Moses Taylor Hospital to Pennsylvania's regional & statewide data on similar treatments*.
Moses Taylor Hospital is located at
700 Quincy Avenue,
Scranton
online at: http://www.mth.org/
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| Readmission Rating | |||||||
| Year | Total Cases | Length of Stay | For Any Reason | For Complication or Infection | |||
| Average # of days | Rating | Mortality Rating | Average Charge | ||||
| 2007 | 247 | 5.6 |
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$13141 |
| 2006 | 273 | 5.6 |
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$11934 |
| 2005 | 340 | 5.9 |
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$11696 |
| 2004 | 336 | 5.8 |
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$10635 |
| 2003 | 298 | 6.1 |
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$10560 |
Significantly higher than expected.
Not significantly different than expected.
Significantly lower than expected.
NR Not reported.
NC Non-compliant.
