Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

1214 Coolidge Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70503 · (337) 289-7991

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

The money

$18what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed

$52.8Mnet income, all sources

−4.1%margin on patient care alone

$8.7Mcost of charity care (1.6% of costs)

$16.1Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)

468beds

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
Sepsis, with major complications 871	328	$68,587	$13,071
Heart attack, with major complications 280	159	$42,121	$10,309
Heart failure, with major complications 291	151	$38,142	$8,349
Hip or knee replacement 470	117	$84,661	$13,217
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378	95	$35,431	$7,134
Urinary tract infection 690	91	$26,378	$5,542
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481	87	$92,534	$13,333
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640	83	$41,138	$8,528
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853	80	$177,720	$31,406
Lung infection, with major complications 177	77	$58,841	$11,076
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065	75	$44,518	$7,179
Sepsis 872	74	$43,219	$7,377
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689	72	$37,359	$7,614
Kidney failure, with major complications 682	71	$42,163	$9,728
Stomach and digestive disorders 392	69	$22,853	$5,587
Fainting 312	67	$27,777	$5,942
Kidney failure, with complications 683	67	$27,168	$6,158
Stroke, with major complications 064	64	$80,923	$12,697
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377	64	$62,321	$11,855
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267	60	$243,454	$31,846
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603	58	$29,746	$5,803
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641	58	$27,073	$5,324
Pneumonia, with complications 194	56	$26,379	$5,883
Pneumonia, with major complications 193	54	$41,826	$8,917
Respiratory failure 189	53	$53,682	$8,713
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 236	49	$141,004	$24,954
Heart attack, with complications 281	46	$24,181	$6,524
Heart catheterization 287	45	$44,276	$7,673
Back problems (no surgery) 552	43	$33,962	$6,500
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309	37	$24,213	$4,990
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 522	37	$98,286	$14,434
Seizures 101	36	$33,668	$6,259
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 039	34	$31,673	$7,694
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 083	34	$45,666	$9,213
Other digestive problems, with complications 394	34	$24,822	$6,089
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698	34	$47,624	$10,351
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 025	33	$176,270	$29,003
Lung infection, with complications 178	33	$37,091	$6,513
Irregular heartbeat 310	33	$12,486	$3,969
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 057	32	$37,388	$8,944
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 480	32	$126,769	$19,957
Bowel surgery, with complications 330	30	$91,003	$16,311
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 391	30	$52,788	$8,655
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 308	29	$45,698	$8,146
Mini-stroke (TIA) 069	28	$29,417	$5,722
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 023	27	$165,955	$36,281
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 036	27	$83,542	$12,140
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 164	27	$108,317	$16,889
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 252	26	$111,968	$22,809
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 493	26	$115,280	$16,974
Heart stent 322	25	$128,637	$13,393
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699	25	$26,868	$6,722
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274	24	$127,045	$21,195
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 811	24	$31,594	$9,440
Anemia and blood disorders 812	23	$24,677	$6,305
Chest pain 313	22	$20,372	$4,756
Bowel obstruction, with complications 389	22	$28,711	$5,491
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 870	22	$246,544	$52,152
Delirium and other mental confusion 884	22	$45,705	$10,808
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 092	21	$29,554	$6,849
Seizures with Mcc 100	21	$68,797	$13,076
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 266	21	$309,224	$41,596
Bowel surgery, with major complications 329	21	$171,530	$34,658
Diabetes, with complications 638	21	$31,483	$5,823
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour Without Cc/Mcc 084	20	$28,527	$6,456
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 163	20	$159,574	$30,745
High blood pressure 305	20	$19,693	$5,194
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 331	20	$67,394	$11,813
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 445	20	$45,386	$7,380
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 321	19	$165,087	$18,584
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 418	19	$69,205	$11,012
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 981	19	$192,615	$34,472
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 066	18	$27,940	$4,971
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 082	18	$51,904	$15,174
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 086	18	$40,559	$8,721
COPD, with major complications 190	18	$35,411	$7,391
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 202	18	$28,942	$6,593
Other Vascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 254	18	$56,874	$11,638
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 673	18	$130,802	$24,487
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 854	18	$64,446	$14,173
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Cc 035	17	$95,131	$15,216
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 467	17	$145,255	$25,073
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 482	17	$69,335	$11,244
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 948	17	$27,695	$5,502
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 270	16	$236,461	$35,015
Other circulation problems, with major complications 314	16	$45,141	$13,187
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 003	15	$624,977	$149,797
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 180	15	$39,830	$11,122
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 315	15	$32,467	$7,054
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 483	15	$112,665	$17,901
Cellulitis with Mcc 602	15	$40,281	$9,857
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 056	14	$68,629	$16,388
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 220	14	$207,988	$36,428
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 233	14	$283,806	$45,241
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 253	14	$62,115	$18,357
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 372	14	$33,783	$6,976
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 393	14	$46,448	$10,185
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 468	14	$146,996	$24,108
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 543	14	$54,757	$7,320
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 551	14	$59,959	$11,129
Diabetes, with major complications 637	14	$32,121	$9,413
Renal Failure Without Cc/Mcc 684	14	$21,305	$5,017
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 176	13	$27,648	$5,530
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 205	13	$73,986	$11,994
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 208	13	$96,009	$18,628
Other Heart Assist System Implant 215	13	$477,540	$70,780
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 271	13	$134,640	$22,756
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis with Mcc 535	13	$49,744	$8,370
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 536	13	$32,794	$5,303
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 563	13	$27,619	$6,043
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 165	12	$84,201	$12,501
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 390	12	$15,387	$3,904
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 417	12	$85,753	$15,394
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 472	12	$176,993	$21,519
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 516	12	$96,903	$14,483
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 809	12	$34,365	$8,268
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 919	12	$64,092	$11,182
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 074	11	$48,052	$7,425
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 085	11	$81,919	$14,952
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour Without Cc/Mcc 087	11	$21,685	$6,229
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 091	11	$71,072	$11,623
Headaches Without Mcc 103	11	$24,438	$5,794
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses Without Mcc 206	11	$36,934	$7,263
Heart catheterization, with major complications 286	11	$81,350	$14,370
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 327	11	$109,280	$16,464
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 328	11	$65,453	$11,804
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 439	11	$21,380	$5,882
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc 494	11	$93,422	$13,698

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