Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Pricing Analysis
1701 OAK PARK BLVD, LAKE CHARLES, LA
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
D
Pricier than average
51x
the federal fair-price benchmark
2,944
73 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Lake Charles Memorial 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.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp-pacemaker-insert | 33210 | $26,270 | $141 | +$26,129 |
| Insert/replace Pacer Leadless Dual | 33274 | $55,281 | $420 | +$54,862 |
| Reposition Lv/rv Assist | 33993 | $15,268 | $142 | +$15,125 |
| Remove PM Gen Only | 33233 | $26,270 | $212 | +$26,057 |
| External Cephalic Version | 59412 | $9,099 | $94 | +$9,005 |
| LV Assist Insert Arterial | 33990 | $25,446 | $313 | +$25,133 |
| Removal RV Assist Venous | 33997 | $9,190 | $140 | +$9,050 |
| Insert SQ S-icd Lead | 33271 | $26,553 | $406 | +$26,147 |
| Rem & Repl Icd Gen Mult | 33264 | $103,228 | $355 | +$102,873 |
| Rem & Repl Icd Gen Dual | 33263 | $73,434 | $342 | +$73,092 |
| Bi-v Pacer/icd Existing | 33224 | $33,240 | $442 | +$32,799 |
| Ins New/rep PM W/dual Lead | 33208 | $33,240 | $456 | +$32,784 |
| S&i Angiogram Abdominal | 75625 | $9,587 | $125 | +$9,462 |
| Remove LV Assist/ Transeptal | 33992 | $9,190 | $165 | +$9,025 |
| Vapotherm Daily Infant | 94660 | $3,241 | $69 | +$3,171 |
About Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in LAKE CHARLES, LA charges 51x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive across 73 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?
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