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Lake Surgical Hospital - Slidell Pricing Analysis

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

D

Above Average Cost

Price Multiplier

100x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

15,951

78 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges 100x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive. For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $10,000 at this hospital's list price. If you're uninsured or out-of-network, you may be able to negotiate down significantly.

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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital

These are the procedures where Lake Surgical Hospital - Slidellcharges 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.

ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
TRANSPLANTATION OF PATIENT-DERIVED STEM CELLS38241$47,040$149+$46,891
INSERTION OF PACING DEFIBRILLATOR PULSE GENERATOR WITH EXISTING SINGLE LEAD33240$46,668$320+$46,348
EXTRA CORPOREAL SHOC90935$1,384$61+$1,322
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF DEFIBRILLATOR PULSE GENERATOR, SINGLE WIRE (LEAD)33262$46,668$329+$46,339
INSERTION OF PACING DEFIBRILLATOR PULSE GENERATOR WITH EXISTING DUAL LEADS33230$46,668$333+$46,335
INCISION TO IMPLANT MUSCLE NEUROSTIMULATOR ELECTRODES64580$43,310$315+$42,995
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF DEFIBRILLATOR PULSE GENERATOR, TWO WIRES (LEADS)33263$46,668$342+$46,325
EVALUATION, TESTING AND PROGRAMMING ADJUSTMENT OF DEFIBRILLATOR WITH ANALYSIS, REVIEW AND REPORT, DUAL LEAD DEFIBRILLATOR SYSTEM93283$12,000$97+$11,903
DILATION OF NARROWING OF BLADDER CANAL (URETHRA) UNDER GENERAL OR SPINAL ANESTHESIA, MALE53605$6,902$56+$6,846
SURGERY/FLUORO 1/2 H20610$1,200$69+$1,131
INSERTION OF PACEMAKER PULSE GENERATOR WITH EXISTING MULTIPLE LEADS33221$38,578$319+$38,259
INSERTION OF TEMPORARY PACEMAKER LEAD IN SINGLE HEART CHAMBER33210$16,820$141+$16,680
INJECTION OF DRUG INTO EYE67028$13,587$114+$13,472

About Lake Surgical Hospital - Slidell Pricing

Lake Surgical Hospital - Slidell in , LA charges 100x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 78procedures 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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