Psychoses in Louisiana
MS-DRG 885: Psychoses
$26,618typical hospital bill
$9,584typical amount paid
$9,533–$9,634range paid across 2 hospitals
Louisiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $26,618 for this stay in 2024, about 2.8 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 St Frances Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria | 19 | $25,876 | $9,533 | |
| The General | Baton Rouge | 67 | $27,360 | $9,634 |
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.