295 Varnum AvenueLowell, MA 1854
Region: : MA - Boston
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 24 |
| Average amount Lowell General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $60,667.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Lowell General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) | $29,449.00 |
| Difference between what Lowell General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $31,218.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 206% |
| Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Other Spine Fusion (Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $95,568.30 |
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $27,778.70 |
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 37% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 301 out of 1332 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 77% |