Infection Needing Surgery (severe) cost in Lake Charles, LA
MS-DRG 853 · 2 hospitals in Lake Charles
Charges here run from $142,663 to $160,364 — a difference of $17,702 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Louisiana hospital charges $168,358.
Hospitals in Lake Charles, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Lake Charles, LA |
$142,663 15% below the state average | $31,617 | 28 |
|
D
Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital
Lake Charles, LA |
$160,364 5% below the state average | $39,416 | 34 |
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.