C-section delivery in Louisiana
Below is what hospitals in Louisiana charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 3 hospitals in Louisiana run from $6,964 to $33,653. The typical hospital charges $12,218. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $12,218
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Foundation Hospital LA · Price file September 15, 2026 | $6,964Insurance typically pays $7,958Sticker price $9,948 | Lowest price of any hospital | $7,958 | $9,948 |
| Iberia Medical Center LA | $12,218Insurance typically pays $5,150Sticker price $20,364 | Cheaper than 50% of hospitals | $5,150 | $20,364 |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc LA · Price file October 26, 2026 | $33,653Insurance typically pays $6,861Sticker price $67,307 | Highest price of any hospital | $6,861 | $67,307 |
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center LA | —Insurance typically pays $7,948Sticker price — | — | $7,948 | — |
Procedure code 788. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.