Lowell General Hospital's 2011 costs for Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy Without Any Complications

Diagnosis code: 195

295 Varnum Avenue
Lowell, MA 1854

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy Without Any Complications
Total 2011 Cases 18
Average amount Lowell General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $10,274.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lowell General Hospital for Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy Without Any Complications $6,720.00
Difference between what Lowell General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $3,554.00
Hospital's Markup: 152%
Average amount nationally charged for Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy Without Any Complications in 2011 over all cases $17,886.50
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $4,862.19
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 43% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 489 out of 2576 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 81%