Lowell General Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)

Diagnosis code: 473

295 Varnum Avenue
Lowell, MA 1854

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 11
Average amount Lowell General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $31,298.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lowell General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) $15,762.00
Difference between what Lowell General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $15,536.00
Hospital's Markup: 198%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Cervical Spine Fusion (Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases $54,478.50
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,672.60
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 43% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 125 out of 846 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 85%