1101 Medical Center BlvdMarrero, LA 70072
Region: : LA - New Orleans
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Pneumonia (Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy With Major Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 29 |
| Average amount West Jefferson Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $35,356.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid West Jefferson Medical Center for Pneumonia (Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy With Major Complications) | $9,285.00 |
| Difference between what West Jefferson Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $26,071.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 380% |
| Average amount nationally charged for Pneumonia (Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $37,408.90 |
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $10,053.70 |
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 5% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 1513 out of 2575 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 41% |