Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with Cc in Louisiana
MS-DRG 580: Other skin, subcutaneous tissue and breast procedures with cc
$157,977typical hospital bill
$19,074typical amount paid
$10,548–$27,600range paid across 2 hospitals
Louisiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $157,977 for this stay in 2024, about 8.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Surgical Hospital | New Orleans | 11 | $150,219 | $10,548 | |
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute | New Orleans | 11 | $165,734 | $27,600 |
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.