Prices at 4 hospitals in Baton Rouge, LA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $291 — 40% above the US median ($208), roughly 26.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | $156 | $246 | ★ 4/5 | 179 min | 14.6% |
| Womans Hospital | Baton Rouge, LA | $279 | $127 | ★ 4/5 | 147 min | 14.8% |
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center | Baton Rouge, LA | $303 | $225 | ★ 3/5 | 207 min | 15.5% |
| The General | Baton Rouge, LA | $303 | $225 | — | 174 min | 15.0% |
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 $291 — about 26.4× the Medicare rate ($11). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($22).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $433 list price could save about $142 (33%).
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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