OBSTETRIC CARE/C-SECTION Cost in Louisiana
11 hospitals in Louisiana report pricing for obstetric care/c-section. The average cash price is $2,131.
11
in Louisiana
$3,549
gross charge
$2,131
40% below list price
$1,767 – $5,330
3.0x spread
OBSTETRIC CARE/C-SECTION costs an average of $2,131 (cash/self-pay price) in Louisiana, based on data from 11 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $1,767 to $5,330 depending on the hospital and facility type. These figures come from hospital machine-readable price transparency files published under federal CMS rules, not estimates.
Hospital Prices in Louisiana
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADIAN MEDICAL CENTER | EUNICE | $1,767 | $530-70% | $0 – $413 | 0.1/10 | |
| DESOTO REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM | MANSFIELD | $5,330 | $3,731-30% | $3,731 – $5,330 | 0.1/10 | |
| OUR LADY OF THE LAKE SURGICAL HOSPITAL | SLIDELL | N/A | N/A | $0 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | ALEXANDRIA | N/A | N/A | $0 – $17,386 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHRISTUS OCHSNER LAKE AREA HOSPITAL | LAKE CHARLES | N/A | N/A | $2,458 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHRISTUS OCHSNER ST PATRICK HOSPITAL | LAKE CHARLES | N/A | N/A | $2,458 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHRISTUS ST FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL | ALEXANDRIA | N/A | N/A | $2,473 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHRISTUS SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER HEALTH SYSTEM | SHREVEPORT | N/A | N/A | $3,045 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHRISTUS COUSHATTA HEALTH CARE CENTER | COUSHATTA | N/A | N/A | $4,020 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| SPECIALISTS HOSPITAL SHREVEPORT | SHREVEPORT | N/A | N/A | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ALEXANDRIA EMERGENCY HOSPITAL | ALEXANDRIA | N/A | N/A | — | 0.1/10 |
MANSFIELD, LA
List Price
$5,330
Cash Price
$3,731-30%
Negotiated Range
$3,731 – $5,330
SLIDELL, LA
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$0 – $999,999,999
ALEXANDRIA, LA
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$0 – $17,386
LAKE CHARLES, LA
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,458 – $999,999,999
LAKE CHARLES, LA
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,458 – $999,999,999
ALEXANDRIA, LA
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,473 – $999,999,999
SHREVEPORT, LA
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,045 – $999,999,999
COUSHATTA, LA
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,020 – $999,999,999
SHREVEPORT, LA
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
ALEXANDRIA, LA
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
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What Affects OBSTETRIC CARE/C-SECTION Cost in Louisiana
Hospital charges for obstetric care/c-section in Louisiana vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.
When comparing obstetric care/c-section prices, the facility type matters enormously. Independent imaging centers in Louisiana frequently offer cash prices well below hospital rates because they operate with lower overhead and no hospital facility fee.
Based on data from 11 hospitals in Louisiana, obstetric care/c-section prices range from $1,767 to $5,330 — a 3.0x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.
Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Louisiana
In Louisiana, obstetric care/c-section is available at both hospital outpatient departments and independent imaging centers. The price difference between these settings is often the single largest factor in your total bill.
Hospital outpatient departments include a facility fee that independent centers don't charge. This fee alone can add $200–$1,500+ to the cost of a obstetric care/c-section. The clinical quality of the scan is generally comparable between settings when performed by qualified technologists.
Before scheduling, ask your referring physician whether an independent center is appropriate for your clinical situation. For routine diagnostic imaging, many patients achieve significant savings at freestanding centers.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Louisiana
Self-pay patients in Louisiana often have access to significantly discounted rates for obstetric care/c-section. Under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180.50), hospitals must publish their discounted cash prices alongside standard charges.
In Louisiana, the average cash price for obstetric care/c-section is $2,131, which is 40% lower than the average list price of $3,549. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
For insured patients, the negotiated rate between your plan and the hospital determines your cost share. If you haven't met your deductible, you may pay more than the cash price. It's worth asking the hospital whether their self-pay rate is lower than what your insurance would charge — some patients save money by not filing a claim.
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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.