Lowell General Hospital's 2011 costs for Pulmonary Embolism Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 176

295 Varnum Avenue
Lowell, MA 1854

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Pulmonary Embolism Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 17
Average amount Lowell General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $13,757.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lowell General Hospital for Pulmonary Embolism Without Major Complications $7,677.00
Difference between what Lowell General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $6,080.00
Hospital's Markup: 179%
Average amount nationally charged for Pulmonary Embolism Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $26,738.10
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $7,279.97
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 49% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 154 out of 1396 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 89%