Vaginal delivery with routine obstetric care in Louisiana
Below is what hospitals in Louisiana charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 2 hospitals in Louisiana run from $1,574 to $3,295. The typical hospital charges $2,434. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $2,434
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
5 hospitals. Sort by: Cash price ▲ · Negotiated median · Gross charge · Negotiated low
What these numbers mean.
Cash price is what the hospital lists for patients paying out of pocket.
Negotiated median is the middle of what insurance companies actually agreed to pay.
Gross charge is the sticker price — almost nobody pays it.
What you will actually pay is usually different from both numbers:
with insurance, your deductible, copay, or coinsurance decides what you owe —
the negotiated rate is what the insurer pays, not your bill.
A single line item may not be the whole cost: physician, anesthesia, pathology,
and facility fees can be billed separately.
Prices vary by hospital and change over time; always confirm with the hospital before you go.
| Hospital | Cash price | Where it sits | Insurance pays (typical) | Gross charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Carroll Parish Hospital LA · Price file September 18, 2026 | $1,574Insurance typically pays $1,777Sticker price $2,098 | Lowest price of any hospital | $1,777 | $2,098 |
| Franklin Foundation Hospital LA · Price file September 15, 2026 | $3,295Insurance typically pays $3,295Sticker price $4,707 | Highest price of any hospital | $3,295 | $4,707 |
| St James Parish Hospital LA · Price file April 1, 2026 | —Insurance typically pays $2,200Sticker price — | — | $2,200 | — |
| Tulane Medical Center LA | —Insurance typically pays $5,541Sticker price — | — | $5,541 | — |
| Rapides Regional Medical Center LA | —Insurance typically pays $4,927Sticker price — | — | $4,927 | — |
Procedure code 59400. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.