Radiofrequency ablation, lumbar/sacral facet nerve in Louisiana
Below is what hospitals in Louisiana charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 5 hospitals in Louisiana run from $308 to $3,808. The typical hospital charges $2,382. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $2,382
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
8 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 | $308Insurance typically pays $347Sticker price $410 | Lowest price of any hospital | $347 | $410 |
| Franklin Foundation Hospital LA · Price file September 15, 2026 | $564Insurance typically pays $571Sticker price $806 | Cheaper than 75% of hospitals | $571 | $806 |
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center LA | $2,382Insurance typically pays $1,865Sticker price $3,402 | Cheaper than 50% of hospitals | $1,865 | $3,402 |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc LA · Price file October 26, 2026 | $3,260Insurance typically pays $3,183Sticker price $6,520 | Pricier than 75% of hospitals | $3,183 | $6,520 |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center LA · Price file October 26, 2026 | $3,808Insurance typically pays $6,359Sticker price $7,615 | Highest price of any hospital | $6,359 | $7,615 |
| St James Parish Hospital LA · Price file April 1, 2026 | —Insurance typically pays $2,115Sticker price — | — | $2,115 | — |
| Tulane Medical Center LA | —Insurance typically pays $5,541Sticker price — | — | $5,541 | — |
| Rapides Regional Medical Center LA | —Insurance typically pays $3,391Sticker price — | — | $3,391 | — |
Procedure code 64635. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.