Hospital · Federal record

The General

Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary Non-Profit - Private · 230 beds · Baton Rouge, LA

  • CCN 190316
  • HCAHPS recommend 65%

CMS quality programs

Federal payment-adjustment programs

HRRP · HACRP · HVBP
HRRP
Higher than expected
Excess readmission ratio: 1.048
HACRP
Not penalized
HAC composite: -1.29

Patient experience (HCAHPS)

CMS Hospital Compare Updated Apr 30, 2026
Would recommend this hospital
65%

CMS publishes only the summary star rating and "would recommend" percentage in the current Hospital General Information snapshot. Detailed HCAHPS measures are not available for this hospital.

Medicare charges · 2024

Top procedures by volume

CMS IPPS · OPPS

Charges are not what you pay

Hospital "submitted charges" are list prices. Medicare reimburses a fraction; insured patients typically pay a contracted rate; uninsured patients can negotiate.

Inpatient (MS-DRG)

DRG Description Cases Avg charge Avg paid
885 Psychoses 67 $27,360 $8,362
871 Septicemia or Severe Sepsis Without Mv >96 Hours With McC 34 $21,108 $11,179
291 Heart Failure and Shock With McC 14 $14,682 $7,648
683 Renal Failure With Cc 12 $11,342 $4,773
689 Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections With McC 11 $13,063 $6,981

Outpatient · 2023

Code Description Services Avg charge Avg paid

Affiliated providers

NPPES affiliations

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What type of hospital is The General?
The General is a Acute Care Hospitals (Voluntary Non-Profit - Private ownership) located in Baton Rouge, LA.
How many beds does The General have?
The General operates 230 beds.
What is The General's CCN?
The General's Medicare CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 190316.
Where is The General located?
The General is located at 3600 Florida Blvd, Suite 2020, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.