Prices at 4 hospitals in New Orleans, LA, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$148
Chargemaster (median)
$678
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$275
Medicare pays
$129
Typical cash range: $101 – $220.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans East Hospital | New Orleans, LA | $90 | $1,050 | — |
| University Medical Center New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | $125 | $180 | ★ 2/5 |
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute | New Orleans, LA | $172 | $370 | ★ 4/5 |
| Childrens Hospital | New Orleans, LA | $241 | $117 | — |
CMS rating = the hospital’s overall star rating (1–5) from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” means not rated. Source: hospitals’ machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.