CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Most Expensive
238x
the federal fair-price benchmark
14,913
28 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospitalcharges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VENOGRAPHY FOR CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT(S), INCLUDING CATHETER PLACEMENT, AND RADIOLOGICAL SUPERVISION AND INTERPRETATION; CORONARY SINUS (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODE FOR PRIMARY PROCEDURE) | 93586 | $17,154 | $59 | +$17,095 |
| REMOVAL OF BLOOD CLOT IN HEART ARTERY, ACCESSED THROUGH THE SKIN | 92973 | $18,381 | $82 | +$18,300 |
| INJECTION FOR IMAGING OF CORONARY BLOOD VESSEL DURING EVALUATION OF CONGENITAL ABNORMALITIES WITH REVIEW BY RADIOLOGIST | 93563 | $11,060 | $50 | +$11,010 |
| INJECTION FOR IMAGING OF HEART VESSEL GRAFTS DURING EVALUATION OF CONGENITAL ABNORMALITIES WITH REVIEW BY RADIOLOGIST | 93564 | $11,060 | $53 | +$11,007 |
| VENOGRAPHY FOR CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT(S), INCLUDING CATHETER PLACEMENT, AND RADIOLOGICAL SUPERVISION AND INTERPRETATION; VENOVENOUS COLLATERALS ORIGINATING AT OR ABOVE THE HEART (EG, FROM INNOMINATE VEIN) (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODE FOR PRIMARY | 93587 | $17,154 | $87 | +$17,067 |
| VENOGRAPHY FOR CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT(S), INCLUDING CATHETER PLACEMENT, AND RADIOLOGICAL SUPERVISION AND INTERPRETATION; VENOVENOUS COLLATERALS ORIGINATING BELOW THE HEART (EG, FROM THE INFERIOR VENA CAVA) (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODE FOR PRIMARY | 93588 | $17,154 | $87 | +$17,067 |
About CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital Pricing
CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital in , LA charges 238x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 28procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.
What this means for your bill
If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates — but you may still owe a percentage of the hospital's high list price for your coinsurance or deductible.
Can I negotiate?
Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill checker compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.
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