Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization in Louisiana
MS-DRG 219: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization
$229,392typical hospital bill
$62,724typical amount paid
$50,008–$75,440range paid across 2 hospitals
Louisiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $229,392 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | $206,123 | $50,008 | |
| Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center | Baton Rouge | 11 | $252,661 | $75,440 |
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.