Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc in Louisiana
MS-DRG 235: Coronary bypass without cardiac catheterization with mcc
$139,083typical hospital bill
$44,687typical amount paid
$43,513–$45,220range paid across 3 hospitals
Louisiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $139,083 for this stay in 2024, about 3.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles Memorial Hospital | Lake Charles | 13 | $222,112 | $43,513 | |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc | Lafayette | 15 | $139,083 | $44,687 | |
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center | Baton Rouge | 11 | $124,373 | $45,220 |
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.