Prices at 26 hospitals in Louisiana, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$5,727
Chargemaster (median)
$15,147
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$4,526
Medicare pays
$1,120
Typical cash range: $2,587 – $8,673.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Regional Health System | Mansfield, LA | $2,268 | $3,240 |
| University Medical Center New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | $3,332 | $10,000 |
| Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | $8,122 | $5,380 |
| Leonard J Chabert Medical Center | Houma, LA | $8,909 | $4,931 |
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.