South Central Reg Med Ctr
South Central Reg Med Ctr in Laurel, MS charges 3.3x the Medicare reimbursement rate on average across 39 analyzed procedures at this government-owned facility.
Laurel, MS 39440 · Acute Care Hospitals · CMS Rating: 1/5
About the analyst
David Park researches procedure pricing and insurance reimbursement patterns at BillRazor Research. He specializes in cost comparison across care settings and metropolitan areas. Expertise: procedure pricing, insurance reimbursement, cost comparison.
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Billing patterns — government
Government hospitals in our dataset demonstrate distinct billing patterns compared to other ownership types. With 374 facilities analyzed, these hospitals show an average markup of 4.2x Medicare rates, which typically falls below the industry average for comparable services. Government hospitals often maintain more standardized pricing structures due to regulatory oversight and public accountability requirements. Patients may encounter charges above the benchmark for certain procedures, though the potential difference between government hospital billing and private facilities can vary significantly by service type and geographic region. Common charge patterns include transparent itemization of services and adherence to established fee schedules. Patients should be aware that government hospitals frequently offer financial assistance programs and sliding scale payment options based on income eligibility. These facilities often provide detailed cost estimates upon request and maintain patient financial counselors to discuss billing arrangements before treatment when possible.
Pricing grade
C
Average
Avg markup vs Medicare
3.29x
Charge / Medicare rate
Max markup
5.05x
Worst procedure
Procedures analyzed
39
With pricing data
Outlier procedures
0%
Above 90th percentile
Pricing grades reflect how this hospital's chargemaster (list) rates compare to Medicare reimbursement benchmarks within the same state. Grades measure pricing patterns only — not quality of care, patient outcomes, or clinical performance. A lower grade does not mean a hospital provides inferior care. Based on publicly available federal data. Not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency.
| Procedure | Code | Gross charge | Cash price | Medicare | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITHOUT CC/MCC | 310 | $10,816 | $5,408 | — | 5.1x |
| SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITHOUT CC/MCC | 195 | $14,785 | $7,393 | — | 4.5x |
| INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITHOUT CC/MCC | 066 | $14,408 | $7,204 | — | 4.5x |
| CHEST PAIN | 313 | $15,852 | $7,926 | — | 4.5x |
| GASTROINTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION WITH CC | 389 | $17,146 | $8,573 | — | 4.3x |
| RED BLOOD CELL DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC | 812 | $19,733 | $9,866 | — | 4.1x |
| INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS | 065 | $21,367 | $10,683 | — | 4x |
| SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC | 194 | $17,123 | $8,562 | — | 3.9x |
| GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC | 378 | $21,330 | $10,665 | — | 3.8x |
| OTHER DISORDERS OF NERVOUS SYSTEM WITH MCC | 091 | $41,360 | $20,680 | — | 3.8x |
| CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC | 190 | $21,728 | $10,864 | — | 3.8x |
| CELLULITIS WITHOUT MCC | 603 | $16,762 | $8,381 | — | 3.7x |
| SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC | 872 | $20,216 | $10,108 | — | 3.5x |
| RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH CC | 178 | $23,005 | $11,502 | — | 3.5x |
| ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH CC | 281 | $16,615 | $8,307 | — | 3.4x |
| SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC | 193 | $26,034 | $13,017 | — | 3.4x |
| PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE | 189 | $24,397 | $12,198 | — | 3.3x |
| KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC | 689 | $23,716 | $11,858 | — | 3.3x |
| RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH VENTILATOR SUPPORT <=96 HOURS | 208 | $53,399 | $26,700 | — | 3.3x |
| MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT MCC | 470 | $34,863 | $17,431 | — | 3.3x |
| SYNCOPE AND COLLAPSE | 312 | $15,112 | $7,556 | — | 3.2x |
| KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC | 690 | $12,584 | $6,292 | — | 3.1x |
| MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH MCC | 640 | $24,295 | $12,148 | — | 3.1x |
| CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH MCC | 308 | $21,856 | $10,928 | — | 3.1x |
| CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC | 309 | $12,739 | $6,369 | — | 3.1x |
| HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITHOUT CC/MCC | 482 | $26,560 | $13,280 | — | 3x |
| SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS WITHOUT MCC | 948 | $12,712 | $6,356 | — | 3x |
| HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH MCC | 480 | $48,605 | $24,303 | — | 2.8x |
| HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC | 291 | $21,312 | $10,656 | — | 2.8x |
| MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOUT MCC | 641 | $11,030 | $5,515 | — | 2.8x |
| HIP REPLACEMENT WITH PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS OF HIP FRACTURE WITHOUT MCC | 522 | $36,543 | $18,272 | — | 2.8x |
| ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC | 392 | $10,734 | $5,367 | — | 2.7x |
| SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC | 871 | $31,202 | $15,601 | — | 2.6x |
| HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC | 481 | $32,662 | $16,331 | — | 2.5x |
| RENAL FAILURE WITH CC | 683 | $12,892 | $6,446 | — | 2.5x |
| RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC | 177 | $27,663 | $13,831 | — | 2.4x |
| CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH CC | 191 | $11,392 | $5,696 | — | 2.4x |
| ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC | 280 | $22,684 | $11,342 | — | 2.3x |
| ALCOHOL, DRUG ABUSE OR DEPENDENCE WITHOUT REHABILITATION THERAPY WITHOUT MCC | 897 | $6,426 | $3,213 | — | 1.5x |
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Methodology: Hospital gross charges divided by Medicare payment for the same DRG. A ratio of 3.0x means the hospital's listed price is 3 times what Medicare pays. Chargemaster rates are list prices — they are not what most insured patients pay. Grades measure pricing patterns only — not quality of care or clinical performance.
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