Respiratory Infection (severe) cost in Lake Charles, LA
MS-DRG 177 · 2 hospitals in Lake Charles
Charges here run from $36,692 to $52,037 — a difference of $15,345 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Louisiana hospital charges $51,158.
Hospitals in Lake Charles, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
D
Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital
Lake Charles, LA |
$36,692 28% below the state average | $13,835 | 38 |
|
C
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Lake Charles, LA |
$52,037 | $12,464 | 61 |
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.