Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc in Louisiana
MS-DRG 327: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures with cc
$170,532typical hospital bill
$24,630typical amount paid
$16,464–$32,796range paid across 2 hospitals
Louisiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $170,532 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center | Lafayette | 11 | $109,280 | $16,464 | |
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute | New Orleans | 20 | $231,784 | $32,796 |
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.