Lowell General Hospital's 2011 costs for Major Cardiovasc Procedures Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 238

295 Varnum Avenue
Lowell, MA 1854

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Major Cardiovasc Procedures Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 25
Average amount Lowell General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $61,477.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lowell General Hospital for Major Cardiovasc Procedures Without Major Complications $23,822.00
Difference between what Lowell General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $37,655.00
Hospital's Markup: 258%
Average amount nationally charged for Major Cardiovasc Procedures Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $85,010.50
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $21,948.60
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 28% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 286 out of 1054 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 73%