Price Transparency
Mercy Behavioral Hospital Price Transparency
At Mercy Behavioral Hospital in LeCompte, Louisiana, we understand that seeking care can feel emotionally, clinically, and financially overwhelming. Our goal is to support you and your family with clear information so you can make informed decisions about your care, including understanding the potential costs of services.
This page is designed to give you access to our standard charge information in a format that meets federal price transparency requirements and is as user‑friendly as possible.
What “Price Transparency” Means
Federal regulations require hospitals to make certain pricing information publicly available online. This includes:
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A comprehensive, machine‑readable file that lists standard charges for all hospital items and services.
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Easy access from our public website to this information so it can be downloaded and used by patients, families, employers, researchers, and other interested parties.
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These standard charges are not a guarantee of what you will pay, but they are a starting point for understanding hospital pricing and for having conversations with your insurer or our financial counselors about your specific situation.
Machine‑Readable File of Standard Charges
Mercy Behavioral Hospital maintains a machine‑readable file (MRF) that contains standard charge information for all hospital items and services, including:
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Gross charges
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Discounted cash prices (when applicable)
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Payer‑specific negotiated charges
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De‑identified minimum and maximum negotiated charges (when applicable)
This file is intended primarily for use by researchers, employers, and others who can work with large data sets. It is provided in a standardized, non‑proprietary format as required by federal rules.
Understanding Your Actual Costs
The amount you ultimately pay for care at Mercy Behavioral Hospital may differ from the standard charges in the file. Your out‑of‑pocket costs depend on several factors, including:
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Your health insurance plan and benefit design
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Your deductible, copay, and coinsurance amounts
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Whether Mercy Behavioral Hospital and your treating providers are in‑network for your plan
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The specific services and length of stay you receive
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Any changes in your plan coverage or authorizations
Because behavioral health care often involves individualized treatment plans, we encourage you to reach out so we can talk through your situation.
Financial Counseling and Questions
If you have questions about our pricing information or would like help estimating what you may pay for your services, our team is here to help.
Please Contact:
Mercy Behavioral Hospital – Price Transparency Contact
Name: Felicia Powers, CEO
Phone: (318) 443-4000
Email: ftpwrs@gmail.com
Hours: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Our Staff Can:
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Help you understand the information in the standard charge file
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Explain common behavioral health services and how they are billed
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Work with you and your insurance plan to estimate out‑of‑pocket costs
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Discuss payment options and financial assistance resources that may be available
Important Notes and Limitations
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The machine‑readable file is not a patient estimate and does not replace an individualized quote based on your insurance coverage and treatment plan.
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Prices may change over time, and we make every effort to update this information regularly to reflect current standard charges.
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Some professional services (such as independent practitioners, consulting physicians, or other providers) may bill separately and may not be included in the hospital file.
Our Commitment
Mercy Behavioral Hospital is committed to supporting our patients through transparent communication, compassionate care, and responsible stewardship of health care resources. Making our pricing information publicly available is one way we honor that commitment and support you in making informed decisions about your mental health care.
If you have any questions about this page or need information in another language or accessible format, please contact our Price Transparency point of contact listed above.