CMS Price Transparency Data

Heart stent placement (inpatient stay)

Facility: Louisiana Extended Care Hospital of Natchitoches

Billing Code: 322 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$20,169
about 1.6× the $12,807 Medicare rate · typically $12,325–$35,686
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$18,087
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $2,082 under the fair price · 1.4× Medicare
Medicare pays $12,807 Fair price $20,169 This hospital $18,087

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How this hospital compares to other LA hospitals

Highest price of the 9 LA hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $10,538 Priciest $18,087

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 LA hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) is about $20,169 (about 1.6× the $12,807 Medicare rate). Louisiana Extended Care Hospital of Natchitoches charges insurers about $18,087 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Natchitoches, LA.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

4 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Humana CignaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
UnitedHealthcaremajor $18,087 141%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $1,290 - $18,087 10%
Aetnamajor $1,300 - $18,087 10%
Humanamajor $18,087 141%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 501 Keyser Ave, Natchitoches, LA 71457
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL