Prices at 4 hospitals in New Orleans, LA, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$54
Chargemaster (median)
$303
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$20
Medicare pays
$19
Typical cash range: $35 – $97.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute | New Orleans, LA | $32 | $27 | ★ 4/5 |
| University Medical Center New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | $43 | $19 | ★ 2/5 |
| New Orleans East Hospital | New Orleans, LA | $65 | $19 | — |
| Childrens Hospital | New Orleans, LA | $110 | $20 | — |
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.