How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport?

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport in Shreveport, LA currently has 112 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.0× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport an overall hospital quality rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private 237 Beds · rural Updated: 4/1/2026

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

1541 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71130 · 112 Priced Procedures · 68% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 2 / 5 Stars

Near Fair BaseRate Benchmark

0.96×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are 4% below the fair benchmark (0.96×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

89/100 · Verified

89/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 57% of the Time

File Completeness95

Price Logic93

Peer Alignment78

Clean Billing80

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Benchmark Tier

3-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 0.96× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintConsistent Department Multiples

Aligned Regional Benchmark Peer

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport prices shoppable and inpatient services (1.2× to 1.1× Medicare, divergence 0.92×) in alignment with regional hospital peers (0.96× Fair BaseRate). Reviewing plan-specific negotiated rates and cash discounts helps lock in the lowest out-of-pocket tier.

#46 of 101 in LA · 44th State Percentile#1,043 of 3,385 in U.S. · 30th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Elective shoppable care is priced 4% below peer Fair BaseRate (0.96×)
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 57% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
2-Star CMS clinical rating with 68% patient recommendation (64/100 safety score)
Binding Good Faith Estimate rights under 45 CFR § 149.610 protect self-pay patients before scheduling

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 1.4× markup over Medicare rates
Commercial insurance median sits at 0.99× Fair BaseRate (1.2× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.21×) jump +22% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 0.99×)
Consolidated metro market (HHI 2,384) limits in-network hospital competition (Moderately Concentrated (1,500–2,500))

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

1.2× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER0.92× Divergence

1.1× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+22% Upper Tail

Q25 0.88× · Q50 0.99× · Q75 1.21×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

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Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

1.2× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

1.4× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

1.2× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

1.3× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

1.3× MedicareGood

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

0.7× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

57% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

2 CMS · 64/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	$30,305	$34,166	$30,775	unverified
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	$16,614	$22,568	$19,087	1.2×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	—	—	$13,523	—
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	$20,338	$12,074	$13,413	0.9×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	$7,292	$10,372	$8,223	unverified
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$2,685	$5,475	$6,109	0.9×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$5,481	$3,593	$3,875	0.9×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$5,457	$3,312	$3,629	0.9×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$3,120	$3,104	$1,453	unverified
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	—	$3,045	$3,446	0.9×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	$8,886	$3,045	$3,372	unverified
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	$1,083	$2,140	$2,540	0.8×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$566	$1,106	$1,256	0.9×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$1,237	$957	$1,021	0.9×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$566	$880	$987	0.9×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$566	$856	$981	0.9×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$861	$666	$498	1.3×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	$853	$650	$855	0.8×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$611	$574	$369	1.6×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$690	$534	$583	0.9×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$1,911	$492	$322	unverified
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$587	$453	$511	0.9×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$451	$348	$303	1.1×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$479	$370	$343	1.1×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$408	$335	$448	0.7×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	$142	$292	$231	1.3×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$391	$302	$258	1.2×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$383	$296	$338	0.9×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$320	$248	$166	1.5×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$318	$246	$167	1.5×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$319	$247	$169	1.5×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$317	$245	$168	1.5×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$317	$245	$242	1.0×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	$268	$268	$17,936	0.0×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$301	$233	$163	1.4×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$243	$227	$272	0.8×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$75	$191	$201	1.0×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$53	$151	$173	0.9×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$53	$151	$185	0.8×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$177	$121	$92	1.3×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$177	$122	$93	1.3×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$177	$122	$93	1.3×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$164	$127	$160	0.8×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	$20,132	$147	$19,432	unverified
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$177	$119	$92	1.3×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$58	$115	$110	1.0×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$106	$100	$110	0.9×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$56	$110	$123	0.9×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$106	$83	$92	0.9×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$111	$100	$112	0.9×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$111	$83	$93	0.9×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$111	$83	$93	0.9×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$111	$83	$93	0.9×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$135	$105	$130	0.8×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$116	$100	$126	0.8×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$133	$103	$132	0.8×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$101	$100	$134	0.7×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$109	$105	$148	0.7×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$90	$87	$123	0.7×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$387	$364	$347	1.0×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$171	$211	$203	1.0×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$110	$134	$140	1.0×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$28	$43	$33	1.3×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$33	$48	$38	1.3×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$34	$48	$38	1.3×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$27	$46	$38	1.2×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$29	$41	$34	1.2×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$43	$54	$56	1.0×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$36	$56	$64	0.9×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$137	$71	$86	0.8×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$17	$22	$14	1.6×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$9	$19	$20	0.9×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$21	$43	$48	0.9×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$21	$43	$49	0.9×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$25	$43	$49	0.9×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$36	$42	$51	0.8×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$37	$61	$87	0.7×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$35	$54	$86	0.6×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$16	$16	$11	1.5×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$18	$11	$11	1.0×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$22	$14	$14	1.0×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$25	$32	$39	0.8×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$9	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$10	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$7	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$15	$10	$10	1.0×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$10	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$10	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$46	$30	$31	1.0×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$26	$32	$37	0.9×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$34	$32	$40	0.8×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$15	$32	$46	0.7×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$4	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$8	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$8	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$7	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$13	$8	$8	1.0×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$10	$6	$6	1.0×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$14	$9	$9	1.0×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$29	$18	$19	0.9×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$30	$17	$18	0.9×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$25	$15	$16	0.9×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$22	$14	$15	0.9×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$18	$13	$14	0.9×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$16	$8	$9	0.9×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$11	$8	$9	0.9×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$18	$22	$25	0.9×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$10	$6	$7	0.9×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$23	$22	$27	0.8×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$7	$4	$5	0.8×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$31	$27	$35	0.8×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$3	$2	$3	0.7×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 112 total

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CMS CCN: 190098

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Fair BaseRate™ $30,775

Medicare Rate $23,504

Self-Pay Cash $30,305

Insurer Median $34,166

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 274% of 2026 FPL

Above Standard 400% FPL Financial-Assistance Ceiling

At 274% FPL, you exceed the standard 400% FPL tier, though medical-hardship caps (when bills exceed 10% of annual income) may still apply.

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Save $86,252 Paying Cash

Self-Pay Cash Rate ($30,305) Beats Your Bill

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $30,305 (vs. $34,166 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$85,782 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $30,775 Fair BaseRate ($23,504 Medicare)

Your bill ($116,557) is $85,782 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($30,775) and 5.0× the $23,504 Medicare rate.

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IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) For-Profit / Non-501(c)(3)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

EIN: 831173631

Public IRS & CMS ownership records classify Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport as a non-501(c)(3) facility. Federal 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) statutory charity-care caps apply specifically to tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals, though state hospital fair-pricing statutes and prompt-pay self-pay discounts may still apply.

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CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall3/5 Stars (3/5)

Safety Composite64/100

Would Recommend68%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)69%

Median ER Wait247 min

Left ER Before Seen2%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

Central-Line Bloodstream Infectionsame

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionbetter

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2025-03-27·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (527 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

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Regional Quality & Price Benchmark

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport.

Price Index: 0.69× regional baseline

Quality: 60/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$50,067U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share7.7%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 89/100 · Verified CMS CCN 190098 EIN 831173631

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