Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities in Louisiana
MS-DRG 483: Major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities
$115,696typical hospital bill
$18,768typical amount paid
$16,104–$21,070range paid across 4 hospitals
Louisiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $115,696 for this stay in 2024, about 6.2 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 | $118,727 | $16,104 | |
| Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center | Lafayette | 15 | $112,665 | $17,901 | |
| Willis Knighton Medical Center | Shreveport | 15 | $93,439 | $19,635 | |
| East Jefferson General Hospital | Metairie | 20 | $199,941 | $21,070 |
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.