The same procedures, at each hospital, with what they charge and what that care is actually paid for.
| CostGrade | C | D |
|---|---|---|
| Score out of 100 | 54 | 20 |
| Rank in state | #30 | #53 |
| Procedures priced | 86 | 16 |
| CMS quality stars | 3/5 | Not rated |
| Ownership | Voluntary non-profit - Private | Voluntary non-profit - Private |
Only procedures every hospital here publishes a price for, so the comparison is like for like.
| Procedure | Lake Charles Memorial... | Christus Ochsner Lake... |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Observation Services | $14,555 | $18,812 |
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal Procedures | $57,957 | $119,010 |
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage | $7,289 | $12,830 |
| Level 3 Urology and Related Services | $14,098 | $42,649 |
| Level 3 Vascular Procedures | $15,967 | $37,443 |
| Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services | $40,419 | $55,165 |
| Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures | $39,352 | $80,036 |
| Level 4 Urology and Related Services | $24,641 | $41,318 |
| Level 5 Urology and Related Services | $31,792 | $43,702 |
| Level 1 Nerve Procedures | $9,303 | $34,240 |
| Level 3 Musculoskeletal Procedures | $24,818 | $55,529 |
| Sepsis (without major complications) | $34,195 | $43,428 |
| Level 6 Musculoskeletal Procedures | $66,773 | $142,766 |
| Level 1 Abdominal/peritoneal/biliary and Related Procedures | $34,099 | $48,551 |
| Level 2 Vascular Procedures | $5,129 | $43,094 |
Green marks the lower charge on that row.
Lafayette, LA
2.4x — bills about $2.37 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Sulphur, LA
2.5x — bills about $2.54 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Winnsboro, LA
2.7x — bills about $2.69 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Jennings, LA
2.8x — bills about $2.79 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Baton Rouge, LA
2.9x — bills about $2.95 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Homer, LA
3.0x — bills about $3.01 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Natchitoches, LA
3.3x — bills about $3.26 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
Baton Rouge, LA
3.3x — bills about $3.33 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for