Ochsner Watkins Hospital
605 SOUTH ARCHUSA AVENUE, Quitman, MS 39355
Ochsner Watkins Hospital in Quitman, MS has an average Medicare payment of $13,984 and a Value Score of C (60/100). Compare prices for 9 procedures. Based on CMS inpatient data.
About Ochsner Watkins Hospital
Ochsner Watkins Hospital does not carry an overall CMS Hospital Compare star rating — typically because the hospital is too small, too specialized, or reports too few of the underlying measures to compute the composite. Outcome measures are mixed: 0 mortality, 0 safety, and 0 readmission measures rate better than benchmark; 0 mortality, 0 safety, and 0 rate worse. The composite outcome score is 50/100.
Average Medicare payment per documented procedure at Ochsner Watkins Hospital is $13,984, near the national median for acute-care hospitals. The combined value score — quality versus cost — works out to 60/100, an above-average showing.
Ownership is non-profit, the dominant pattern in U.S. acute care. Non-profit hospitals generally reinvest operating margins rather than distribute them; the federal CMS measure set treats them identically to other ownership categories for reporting purposes. The CMS payment record for Ochsner Watkins Hospital lists 9 distinct DRG codes — a mid-range procedure mix, including Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without Ventilator, Cervical Spinal Fusion without CC/MCC. The facility operates a 24-hour emergency department.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog — Hospital Compare quality measures, CMS Inpatient Payment data files.
Procedure Prices
| Procedure (DRG) | Total Payment |
|---|---|
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement DRG 470 · Orthopedic | $20,046 |
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without Ventilator DRG 871 · Infectious | $9,635 |
Cervical Spinal Fusion without CC/MCC DRG 473 · Orthopedic | $18,388 |
Cesarean Section without CC/MCC DRG 766 · Obstetric | $6,053 |
Renal Failure with CC DRG 683 · Renal | $7,417 |
Heart Failure and Shock with CC DRG 292 · Cardiac | $8,883 |
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with MCC DRG 065 · Neurological | $13,254 |
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours DRG 208 · Respiratory | $37,345 |
Transient Ischemia DRG 069 · Neurological | $4,834 |
Pricing data from CMS Hospital Price Transparency. Quality ratings from CMS Hospital Compare.
How Ochsner Watkins Hospital Compares
Ochsner Watkins Hospital has an average Medicare payment of $13,984, 14% above the Mississippi state average of $12,292. That is 12% lower than the national hospital average of $15,878. Most of its procedures fall under Orthopedic, where the typical payment is $26,891 (48% below this hospital's average). Its Value Score of C (60/100) reflects a blend of price percentile, CMS quality rating, and patient outcome measures.
Ochsner Watkins Hospital Cost & Quality FAQ
Ochsner Watkins Hospital has an average payment of $13,984 across 9 priced procedures. Costs vary significantly by procedure, compare individual prices in the procedure table above.
Ochsner Watkins Hospital does not currently have a CMS star rating on file. Quality measures may still be available for individual metrics like mortality and readmission rates.
Ochsner Watkins Hospital has a Value Score of C (60/100). This score combines cost efficiency, quality ratings, and patient outcomes to help compare hospitals. Voluntary non-profit - Private facilities like this one are critical access hospitals.
Yes, Ochsner Watkins Hospital offers emergency services. The hospital is located at 605 SOUTH ARCHUSA AVENUE, Quitman, MS 39355. Phone: (601) 776-6925.
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Hospital payment data reflects Medicare inpatient claims. Value Scores combine cost efficiency, CMS star ratings, and patient outcome measures. Actual out-of-pocket costs may vary based on insurance and individual circumstances.