Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.8% | 91 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.6% | 200 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15.9% | 107 | Avg |
| COPD | 12.6% | 53 | Avg |
| Stroke | 15.3% | 70 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.4% | 513 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.97% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge a Good Hospital?
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge has a trust score of 69/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Baton Rouge, LA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Baton Rouge
#1
Rank in city
12
Hospitals
69 vs 49
Score vs city avg
3.5/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge a good hospital?
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge is an acute care hospital in Baton Rouge, LA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 69/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge located?
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge is located at 17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816. Phone: (225) 752-2470.
What is the star rating for Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge?
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge have an emergency room?
Yes, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 130 patients/yr | $25,508 | $9,132 | 64% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 77 patients/yr | $34,884 | $12,817 | 63% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 29 patients/yr | $36,159 | $11,480 | 68% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 26 patients/yr | $31,924 | $8,986 | 72% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 26 patients/yr | $29,698 | $7,630 | 74% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC 24 patients/yr | $17,953 | $6,384 | 64% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH MCC 23 patients/yr | $30,967 | $8,787 | 72% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 23 patients/yr | $26,037 | $9,279 | 64% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 22 patients/yr | $26,258 | $9,899 | 62% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 22 patients/yr | $14,771 | $5,980 | 60% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- E. Baton Rouge
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 190202