Prices at 3 hospitals in Alexandria, LA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $571 — 95% above the US median ($293), roughly 14.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $160 | $111 | ★ 3/5 | 215 min | — |
| Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $571 | — | — | — | — |
| Rapides Regional Medical Center | Alexandria, LA | $1,309 | $245 | ★ 2/5 | 137 min | — |
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 October 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 $571 — about 14.4× the Medicare rate ($40). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($80).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,268 list price could save about $697 (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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