Delirium and other mental confusion in Louisiana
MS-DRG 884: Organic disturbances and intellectual disability
$45,705typical hospital bill
$11,702typical amount paid
$10,808–$11,819range paid across 3 hospitals
Louisiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $45,705 for this stay in 2024, about 3.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center | Lafayette | 22 | $45,705 | $10,808 | |
| Rapides Regional Medical Center | Alexandria | 12 | $115,508 | $11,702 | |
| Willis Knighton Medical Center | Shreveport | 32 | $31,286 | $11,819 |
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.