Lowell General Hospital's 2011 costs for Hypertension Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 305

295 Varnum Avenue
Lowell, MA 1854

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Hypertension Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 21
Average amount Lowell General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $10,552.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lowell General Hospital for Hypertension Without Major Complications $5,342.00
Difference between what Lowell General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $5,210.00
Hospital's Markup: 197%
Average amount nationally charged for Hypertension Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $17,518.00
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $4,403.22
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 40% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 219 out of 1129 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 81%