Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc in Louisiana
MS-DRG 661: Kidney and ureter procedures for non-neoplasm without cc/mcc
$39,205typical hospital bill
$7,289typical amount paid
$6,990–$7,588range paid across 2 hospitals
Louisiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $39,205 for this stay in 2024, about 5.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System | Shreveport | 11 | $46,174 | $6,990 | |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc | Lafayette | 16 | $32,235 | $7,588 |
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.