Lowell General Hospital's 2011 costs for Cellulitis Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 603

295 Varnum Avenue
Lowell, MA 1854

Region: : MA - Boston




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Cellulitis Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 48
Average amount Lowell General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $10,351.00
Average amount Medicare paid Lowell General Hospital for Cellulitis Without Major Complications $6,125.00
Difference between what Lowell General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $4,226.00
Hospital's Markup: 168%
Average amount nationally charged for Cellulitis Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $18,968.70
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $5,798.95
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 45% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 450 out of 2807 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 84%