CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital Pricing Analysis
524 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DRIVE, LAKE CHARLES, LA
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Among the 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 Hospital charges 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.
About CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital
CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital in LAKE CHARLES, LA charges 238x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive across 28 procedures 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.
Can I negotiate?
Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill review service compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.
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