ECMO or Tracheostomy with Mechanical Ventilation >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except cost in New Orleans, LA
MS-DRG 003 · 2 hospitals in New Orleans
Charges here run from $689,802 to $836,220 — a difference of $146,418 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Louisiana hospital charges $608,361.
Hospitals in New Orleans, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
D
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
New Orleans, LA |
$689,802 13% above the state average | $166,737 | 15 |
|
D
University Medical Center New Orleans
New Orleans, LA |
$836,220 37% above the state average | $221,516 | 13 |
These are the averages each hospital reported to Medicare, not a quote for you. Before treatment, ask each hospital for a written good-faith estimate — you are entitled to one if you are uninsured or paying yourself.