Lowell General Hospital

295 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854 · (978) 937-6000

General hospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$37what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed

−$66.0Mnet income, all sources

−12.9%margin on patient care alone

$6.0Mcost of charity care (1.1% of costs)

$28.3Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)

390beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending September 2024. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance (charity care) policy; ask for it if a bill is hard to pay.

Hospital stays

Medicare figures are 2024 averages for this hospital; the bars show how much of the bill was actually paid.

Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)

Stay	Medicare stays	Billed	Paid
Heart failure, with major complications 291	460	$21,786	$11,423
Sepsis, with major complications 871	414	$33,200	$16,936
Pneumonia, with major complications 193	159	$25,077	$11,312
Lung infection, with major complications 177	155	$30,933	$14,034
COPD, with major complications 190	112	$22,493	$9,591
Urinary tract infection 690	108	$16,853	$7,038
Stomach and digestive disorders 392	95	$17,962	$6,965
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689	94	$20,361	$9,937
Fainting 312	81	$17,904	$7,694
Pneumonia, with complications 194	75	$15,351	$7,510
Heart attack, with major complications 280	72	$30,169	$13,258
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641	67	$15,903	$6,990
Kidney failure, with complications 683	64	$16,305	$7,729
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378	63	$23,594	$9,100
Sepsis 872	61	$22,038	$8,896
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065	59	$22,797	$9,055
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309	58	$15,074	$6,816
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640	58	$26,202	$12,725
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698	56	$34,088	$14,871
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603	54	$15,837	$7,705
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 308	52	$20,839	$10,906
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481	48	$37,782	$17,049
Heart stent 322	46	$51,104	$17,003
Lung infection, with complications 178	45	$20,457	$9,145
Back problems (no surgery) 552	44	$19,275	$8,753
Diabetes, with complications 638	44	$14,583	$8,064
Stroke, with major complications 064	43	$33,292	$17,246
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 191	42	$16,237	$7,515
Kidney failure, with major complications 682	42	$27,890	$12,847
Heart catheterization, with major complications 286	40	$42,621	$19,002
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853	40	$90,312	$46,071
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 321	39	$68,321	$25,214
Bowel obstruction, with complications 389	38	$18,159	$7,241
Heart attack, with complications 281	35	$21,013	$7,580
Anemia and blood disorders 812	35	$20,185	$8,059
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377	34	$34,363	$14,818
Other digestive problems, with complications 394	33	$19,356	$8,153
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 391	31	$30,062	$11,256
Seizures 101	30	$18,978	$8,353
Respiratory failure 189	30	$26,077	$11,583
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 208	30	$55,657	$23,077
Diabetes, with major complications 637	30	$25,034	$12,477
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 897	29	$17,946	$7,593
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 092	28	$18,648	$8,771
Seizures with Mcc 100	28	$27,719	$15,775
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 480	28	$50,660	$24,454
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 300	27	$17,846	$9,578
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 202	25	$18,422	$8,397
Bowel surgery, with complications 330	25	$47,951	$22,699
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 066	22	$18,864	$6,815
Heart catheterization 287	22	$28,612	$10,475
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 522	22	$38,756	$18,834
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 563	22	$18,591	$7,815
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 870	21	$122,739	$57,641
Irregular heartbeat 310	20	$12,091	$4,990
Other circulation problems, with major complications 314	20	$35,985	$18,338
Hip or knee replacement 470	20	$32,973	$17,566
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 025	19	$68,859	$32,410
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Without Cc/Mcc 192	19	$12,264	$6,193
High blood pressure 305	19	$15,371	$6,680
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699	19	$18,955	$10,841
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 091	18	$43,996	$15,752
Cellulitis with Mcc 602	18	$25,680	$12,346
Delirium and other mental confusion 884	18	$33,951	$16,833
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 948	18	$20,600	$6,884
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 083	17	$25,269	$11,823
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 243	17	$47,282	$21,219
Chest pain 313	17	$16,695	$6,884
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 660	17	$30,668	$16,799
Coagulation Disorders 813	17	$33,078	$14,847
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 917	17	$24,212	$13,569
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 981	17	$70,221	$40,326
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 057	16	$20,166	$11,005
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 176	16	$16,653	$7,966
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 390	16	$14,722	$5,528
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Cc 565	16	$18,946	$8,913
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 811	16	$25,173	$12,080
Mini-stroke (TIA) 069	15	$19,117	$7,060
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 071	15	$22,557	$9,061
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 242	15	$65,669	$28,681
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 331	15	$30,583	$15,741
Dysequilibrium 149	14	$18,436	$6,620
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 315	14	$16,793	$8,224
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 372	14	$17,035	$10,149
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 482	14	$37,211	$15,142
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 605	14	$16,737	$8,014
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy Without Cc/Mcc 195	13	$13,959	$5,899
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 388	13	$23,172	$12,012
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 441	13	$39,954	$15,021
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 536	13	$14,673	$6,698
Complications of Treatment with Cc 920	13	$22,315	$8,986
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 086	12	$25,542	$11,442
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 270	12	$82,209	$38,663
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 418	12	$31,294	$14,151
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 455	12	$86,945	$41,465
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 460	12	$88,742	$40,195
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 468	12	$59,119	$22,630
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 472	12	$84,513	$25,297
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 543	12	$23,041	$10,028
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 644	12	$14,826	$8,772
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 919	12	$41,890	$14,788
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 074	11	$20,357	$8,956
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 207	11	$103,616	$56,054
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Expired with Mcc 283	11	$41,004	$16,911
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 292	11	$14,154	$8,006
Bowel surgery, with major complications 329	11	$79,476	$34,369
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 432	11	$49,216	$16,503
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 433	11	$22,391	$9,757
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 435	11	$41,673	$15,353
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 445	11	$24,353	$9,426
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Mcc 471	11	$102,285	$41,086
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 521	11	$59,850	$24,681
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 551	11	$30,242	$13,399
Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc 556	11	$17,275	$7,254
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Mcc 564	11	$27,429	$13,458
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 661	11	$23,043	$9,102

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