Lowell General Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 470

295 Varnum Avenue
Lowell, MA 1854

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 117
Average amount Lowell General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $29,813.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lowell General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $16,571.00
Difference between what Lowell General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $13,242.00
Hospital's Markup: 179%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $52,062.90
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,566.90
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 43% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 352 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 87%