Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc in Louisiana
MS-DRG 326: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures with mcc
$145,087typical hospital bill
$44,718typical amount paid
$38,545–$50,891range paid across 2 hospitals
Louisiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $145,087 for this stay in 2024, about 3.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center | Baton Rouge | 15 | $101,112 | $38,545 | |
| Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center | Baton Rouge | 14 | $189,062 | $50,891 |
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.