Lowell General Hospital's 2011 costs for Pneumonia (Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 193

295 Varnum Avenue
Lowell, MA 1854

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Pneumonia (Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 52
Average amount Lowell General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $19,076.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lowell General Hospital for Pneumonia (Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy With Major Complications) $10,747.00
Difference between what Lowell General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $8,329.00
Hospital's Markup: 177%
Average amount nationally charged for Pneumonia (Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $37,408.90
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $10,053.70
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 49% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 396 out of 2575 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 85%