Published cash, insurer and chargemaster prices for 5 procedures at Bayou Bend Health System, Franklin, LA — from its federally-required machine-readable file.
1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA 70538
Critical Access Hospitals · Government – Hospital District or Authority · 22 beds
(337) 828-0760 · Official website ↗
Price vs US average = median of this hospital’s cash prices against the national median across 5 procedures. Quality ratings from CMS Care Compare.
Popular procedures here
All published prices
| Procedure | Cash | Chargemaster | Insurer | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appendix removal (appendectomy) | $5,611 | $8,016 | $7,290 | $592 |
| Cesarean section (C-section) | $6,835 | $9,764 | $8,283 | $7,552 |
| Screening colonoscopy | $587 | $839 | $590 | $378 |
| Vaginal delivery | $3,802 | $5,432 | $4,888 | $5,487 |
| Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery | $10,931 | $15,615 | $4,710 | $11,645 |
Lower-priced hospitals nearby
Within 60 miles, with below-this-hospital prices (≥10 procedures priced).
How to pay less at Bayou Bend Health System
- Ask for the cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it’s often well below the list (chargemaster) price shown above.
- Get a written estimate with the billing codes (CPT/DRG) before you schedule, and confirm it covers everything (facility + physician fees).
- Ask about financial assistance / charity care — non-profit hospitals are required to offer it, and many cover patients well above the poverty line.
- Ask about a prompt-pay or uninsured discount if you’re paying yourself.
- Check the prices at nearby hospitals and use the Medicare benchmark to judge whether a quote is fair.
View this hospital’s source price file ↗. Source: this hospital’s machine-readable file (45 CFR §180), retrieved Jun 2026; Medicare from CMS fee schedules; quality from CMS Care Compare. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.