Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc in Louisiana
MS-DRG 372: Major gastrointestinal disorders and peritoneal infections with cc
$36,328typical hospital bill
$7,727typical amount paid
$6,976–$10,467range paid across 7 hospitals
Louisiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $36,328 for this stay in 2024, about 4.7 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 | 14 | $33,783 | $6,976 | |
| Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria | 12 | $31,063 | $7,073 | |
| Willis Knighton Medical Center | Shreveport | 26 | $38,287 | $7,653 | |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc | Lafayette | 18 | $29,842 | $7,727 | |
| St Tammany Parish Hospital | Covington | 15 | $38,331 | $7,816 | |
| Fmol Health St Francis | Monroe | 14 | $36,328 | $8,127 | |
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute | New Orleans | 11 | $46,805 | $10,467 |
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.