Prices at 3 hospitals in New Orleans, LA, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$2,130
Chargemaster (median)
$9,683
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$2,352
$1,785$3,087
Median cash $2,130 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $1,785 – $3,087.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute | New Orleans, LA | $1,699 | $2,352 | ★ 4/5 | 168 min | 16.2% |
| University Medical Center New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | $2,130 | $2,336 | ★ 2/5 | 353 min | 15.5% |
| Childrens Hospital | New Orleans, LA | $3,326 | $3,355 | — | — | — |
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.