Lowell General Hospital's 2011 costs for Hip & Femur Procedures Except Major Joint With Complications

Diagnosis code: 481

295 Varnum Avenue
Lowell, MA 1854

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Hip & Femur Procedures Except Major Joint With Complications
Total 2011 Cases 28
Average amount Lowell General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $29,351.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lowell General Hospital for Hip & Femur Procedures Except Major Joint With Complications $13,960.00
Difference between what Lowell General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $15,391.00
Hospital's Markup: 210%
Average amount nationally charged for Hip & Femur Procedures Except Major Joint With Complications in 2011 over all cases $49,023.30
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $12,632.30
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 40% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 345 out of 2090 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 83%