Lowell General Hospital's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

295 Varnum Avenue
Lowell, MA 1854

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 39
Average amount Lowell General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $11,279.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lowell General Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $6,248.00
Difference between what Lowell General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $5,031.00
Hospital's Markup: 180%
Average amount nationally charged for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $22,387.40
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $5,725.80
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 50% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 225 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 88%