Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) in Louisiana
MS-DRG 563: Fracture, sprain, strain and dislocation except femur, hip, pelvis and thigh without mcc
$22,832typical hospital bill
$6,043typical amount paid
$5,712–$7,017range paid across 3 hospitals
Louisiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $22,832 for this stay in 2024, about 3.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System | Shreveport | 16 | $20,021 | $5,712 | |
| Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center | Lafayette | 13 | $27,619 | $6,043 | |
| Willis Knighton Medical Center | Shreveport | 29 | $22,832 | $7,017 |
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.