Prices at 3 hospitals in Alexandria, LA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $2,423 — 26% above the US median ($1,927), roughly 12.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $799 | $399 | ★ 3/5 | 211 min | 16.4% |
| Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $2,423 | — | — | — | — |
| Rapides Regional Medical Center | Alexandria, LA | $9,493 | $2,127 | ★ 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 $2,423 — about 12.7× the Medicare rate ($191). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($381).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $5,384 list price could save about $2,961 (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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