Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours in Louisiana
MS-DRG 207: Respiratory system diagnosis with ventilator support >96 hours
$274,158typical hospital bill
$39,707typical amount paid
$38,940–$40,475range paid across 2 hospitals
Louisiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $274,158 for this stay in 2024, about 6.9 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 | 17 | $365,745 | $38,940 | |
| Willis Knighton Medical Center | Shreveport | 20 | $182,570 | $40,475 |
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.