Prices at 9 hospitals in Louisiana, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$123
Chargemaster (median)
$163
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$49
$121$125
Median cash $123 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $121 – $125.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lallie Kemp Medical Center | Independence, LA | $120 | $61 | — | 106 min | — |
| Rapides Regional Medical Center | Alexandria, LA | $126 | $56 | ★ 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. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
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