Hospital discharge visit in Louisiana
Below is what hospitals in Louisiana charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 4 hospitals in Louisiana run from $71 to $155. The typical hospital charges $109. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $109
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
6 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 | $71Insurance typically pays $74Sticker price $95 | Lowest price of any hospital | $74 | $95 |
| Richland Parish Hospital-delhi LA · Price file October 27, 2026 | $108Insurance typically pays $76Sticker price $166 | Cheaper than 67% of hospitals | $76 | $166 |
| Franklin Foundation Hospital LA · Price file September 15, 2026 | $111Insurance typically pays $111Sticker price $158 | Pricier than 67% of hospitals | $111 | $158 |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc LA | $155Insurance typically pays $72Sticker price $155 | Highest price of any hospital | $72 | $155 |
| St James Parish Hospital LA · Price file April 1, 2026 | —Insurance typically pays $72Sticker price — | — | $72 | — |
| Rapides Regional Medical Center LA | —Insurance typically pays $142Sticker price — | — | $142 | — |
Procedure code 99238. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.