295 Varnum AvenueLowell, MA 1854
Region: : MA - Boston
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Chronic Lung Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Without Any Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 52 |
| Average amount Lowell General Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $8,946.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Lowell General Hospital for Chronic Lung Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Without Any Complications) | $5,358.00 |
| Difference between what Lowell General Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $3,588.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 166% |
| Average amount nationally charged for Chronic Lung Disease (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $17,732.70 |
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $4,983.96 |
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 50% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 336 out of 2671 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 87% |