Prices at 4 hospitals in Baton Rouge, LA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $130 — 30% above the US median ($100), roughly 2.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | $59 | $51 | ★ 4/5 | 197 min | — |
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center | Baton Rouge, LA | $130 | $52 | ★ 3/5 | 210 min | — |
| The General | Baton Rouge, LA | $130 | $52 | — | 180 min | — |
| Womans Hospital | Baton Rouge, LA | $140 | $112 | ★ 4/5 | 147 min | — |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $130 — about 2.5× the Medicare rate ($51). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($103).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $185 list price could save about $55 (30%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Doctors who perform this in Baton Rouge
Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service locally. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurie Daigle, PA | Physician Assistant | Baton Rouge, LA | 65 |
| Timothy Quebedeaux, PA | Physician Assistant | Baton Rouge, LA | 64 |
| Matthew Latiolais, P.A. | Physician Assistant | Baton Rouge, LA | 26 |
| John Passman, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Baton Rouge, LA | 20 |
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