The same procedures, at each hospital, with what they charge and what that care is actually paid for.
| CostGrade | D | B |
|---|---|---|
| Score out of 100 | 32 | 79 |
| Rank in state | #45 | #7 |
| Procedures priced | 49 | 17 |
| CMS quality stars | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| 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 | West Jefferson Medical... | Ochsner University Hos... |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Observation Services | $16,811 | $11,163 |
| Sepsis (severe) | $68,444 | $60,135 |
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage | $10,804 | $4,445 |
| Heart Failure (severe) | $47,570 | $33,454 |
| Level 1 Endovascular Procedures | $35,812 | $14,900 |
| Level 1 Intraocular Procedures | $18,986 | $9,169 |
| Level 2 Urology and Related Services | $4,826 | $2,599 |
| Level 3 Urology and Related Services | $16,292 | $7,815 |
| Level 3 Vascular Procedures | $17,854 | $10,482 |
| Level 3 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage | $28,105 | $7,825 |
| Urinary Tract Infection (without major complications) | $33,036 | $22,639 |
| Kidney Failure (with complications) | $36,112 | $19,177 |
| Diabetes (with complications) | $31,077 | $28,580 |
Green marks the lower charge on that row.
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
Kenner, LA
3.4x — bills about $3.41 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for