Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc in Louisiana
MS-DRG 239: Amputation for circulatory system disorders except upper limb and toe with mcc
$140,239typical hospital bill
$35,172typical amount paid
$28,564–$41,781range paid across 2 hospitals
Louisiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $140,239 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fmol Health St Francis | Monroe | 13 | $136,519 | $28,564 | |
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center | Baton Rouge | 12 | $143,959 | $41,781 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.