Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc in Louisiana
MS-DRG 273: Percutaneous and other intracardiac procedures with mcc
$167,541typical hospital bill
$32,761typical amount paid
$31,471–$34,051range paid across 2 hospitals
Louisiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $167,541 for this stay in 2024, about 5.1 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 Medical Center Acute | New Orleans | 13 | $139,644 | $31,471 | |
| Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital | Lake Charles | 20 | $195,437 | $34,051 |
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.