Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit in Louisiana
MS-DRG 062: Ischemic stroke, precerebral occlusion or transient ischemia with thrombolytic agent wit
$67,317typical hospital bill
$14,077typical amount paid
$13,504–$15,559range paid across 3 hospitals
Louisiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $67,317 for this stay in 2024, about 4.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc | Lafayette | 17 | $84,917 | $13,504 | |
| Willis Knighton Medical Center | Shreveport | 11 | $58,416 | $14,077 | |
| Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center | Baton Rouge | 13 | $67,317 | $15,559 |
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.