295 Varnum AvenueLowell, MA 1854
Region: : MA - Boston
Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) |
Total 2011 Cases | 21 |
Average amount Lowell General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $17,597.00 |
Average amount Medicare paid Lowell General Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) | $7,524.00 |
Difference between what Lowell General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $10,073.00 |
Hospital's Markup: | 233% |
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $30,746.10 |
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $7,083.45 |
Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 43% lower |
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 169 out of 975 reported procedures |
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 83% |