Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc in Louisiana
MS-DRG 917: Poisoning and toxic effects of drugs with mcc
$73,767typical hospital bill
$9,856typical amount paid
$9,820–$11,826range paid across 3 hospitals
Louisiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $73,767 for this stay in 2024, about 7.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapides Regional Medical Center | Alexandria | 14 | $114,481 | $9,820 | |
| Willis Knighton Medical Center | Shreveport | 14 | $73,767 | $9,856 | |
| Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center | Baton Rouge | 12 | $42,153 | $11,826 |
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.