Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc in Louisiana
MS-DRG 660: Kidney and ureter procedures for non-neoplasm with cc
$47,972typical hospital bill
$10,910typical amount paid
$9,219–$12,422range paid across 7 hospitals
Louisiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $47,972 for this stay in 2024, about 4.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fmol Health St Francis | Monroe | 15 | $44,573 | $9,219 | |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc | Lafayette | 24 | $36,784 | $9,857 | |
| Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria | 21 | $47,972 | $10,531 | |
| Willis Knighton Medical Center | Shreveport | 20 | $59,515 | $10,910 | |
| Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center | Baton Rouge | 12 | $41,577 | $11,515 | |
| East Jefferson General Hospital | Metairie | 12 | $120,754 | $11,531 | |
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute | New Orleans | 15 | $100,126 | $12,422 |
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.