Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc in Louisiana
MS-DRG 478: Biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with cc
$77,664typical hospital bill
$16,716typical amount paid
$14,842–$22,329range paid across 3 hospitals
Louisiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $77,664 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc | Lafayette | 12 | $69,902 | $14,842 | |
| Willis Knighton Medical Center | Shreveport | 12 | $77,664 | $16,716 | |
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute | New Orleans | 11 | $102,035 | $22,329 |
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.