Prices at 3 hospitals in Alexandria, LA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $5,238 — 201% above the US median ($1,742), roughly 20.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $5,238 | — | — | — | — |
| Rapides Regional Medical Center | Alexandria, LA | $14,769 | $1,672 | ★ 2/5 | 134 min | 16.1% |
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 June 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 $5,238 — about 20.9× the Medicare rate ($251). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($501).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $11,639 list price could save about $6,401 (55%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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