TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY Cost in Louisiana
15 hospitals in Louisiana report pricing for total knee arthroplasty. The average cash price is $15,368.
15
in Louisiana
$24,151
gross charge
$15,368
36% below list price
$4,040 – $81,789
20.2x spread
TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY costs an average of $15,368 (cash/self-pay price) in Louisiana, based on data from 15 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $4,040 to $81,789 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DESOTO REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM | MANSFIELD | $4,040 | $2,828-30% | $2,828 – $4,040 | 0.1/10 | |
| NORTHERN LOUISIANA MEDICAL CENTER | RUSTON | $7,114 | $3,912-45% | $21 – $23,955 | 0.1/10 | |
| LAFAYETTE SURGICAL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL | LAFAYETTE | $5,532 | $5,532 | $6,742 – $22,805 | 0.1/10 | |
| Baton Rouge General | BATON ROUGE | $12,794 | $8,956-30% | $1,763 – $28,600 | 0.1/10 | |
| BATON ROUGE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER | BATON ROUGE | $12,794 | $8,956-30% | $1,763 – $28,600 | 0.1/10 | |
| OUR LADY OF THE LAKE SURGICAL HOSPITAL | SLIDELL | N/A | $13,571 | $10,196 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER | NEW IBERIA | $37,717 | $22,630-40% | $1,172 – $37,717 | 0.1/10 | |
| CYPRESS POINTE SURGICAL HOSPITAL | HAMMOND | $31,426 | $22,856-27% | $11,199 – $31,426 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL | COVINGTON | $81,789 | $49,073-40% | $11,774 – $81,789 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHRISTUS ST FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL | ALEXANDRIA | N/A | N/A | $2,636 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | ALEXANDRIA | N/A | N/A | $3,267 – $35,004 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHRISTUS OCHSNER LAKE AREA HOSPITAL | LAKE CHARLES | N/A | N/A | $3,485 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHRISTUS OCHSNER ST PATRICK HOSPITAL | LAKE CHARLES | N/A | N/A | $3,485 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHRISTUS SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER HEALTH SYSTEM | SHREVEPORT | N/A | N/A | $4,020 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHRISTUS COUSHATTA HEALTH CARE CENTER | COUSHATTA | N/A | N/A | $4,020 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 |
MANSFIELD, LA
List Price
$4,040
Cash Price
$2,828-30%
Negotiated Range
$2,828 – $4,040
RUSTON, LA
List Price
$7,114
Cash Price
$3,912-45%
Negotiated Range
$21 – $23,955
LAFAYETTE, LA
List Price
$5,532
Cash Price
$5,532
Negotiated Range
$6,742 – $22,805
BATON ROUGE, LA
List Price
$12,794
Cash Price
$8,956-30%
Negotiated Range
$1,763 – $28,600
BATON ROUGE, LA
List Price
$12,794
Cash Price
$8,956-30%
Negotiated Range
$1,763 – $28,600
SLIDELL, LA
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
$13,571
Negotiated Range
$10,196 – $999,999,999
NEW IBERIA, LA
List Price
$37,717
Cash Price
$22,630-40%
Negotiated Range
$1,172 – $37,717
HAMMOND, LA
List Price
$31,426
Cash Price
$22,856-27%
Negotiated Range
$11,199 – $31,426
COVINGTON, LA
List Price
$81,789
Cash Price
$49,073-40%
Negotiated Range
$11,774 – $81,789
ALEXANDRIA, LA
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,636 – $999,999,999
ALEXANDRIA, LA
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,267 – $35,004
LAKE CHARLES, LA
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,485 – $999,999,999
LAKE CHARLES, LA
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,485 – $999,999,999
SHREVEPORT, LA
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,020 – $999,999,999
COUSHATTA, LA
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,020 – $999,999,999
TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY Cost by City in Louisiana
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What Affects TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY Cost in Louisiana
Hospital charges for total knee arthroplasty in Louisiana vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.
For total knee arthroplasty in Louisiana, the choice of facility can mean thousands of dollars in price difference. Teaching hospitals and major health systems typically maintain higher chargemaster rates, while community hospitals and outpatient centers may offer competitive self-pay pricing.
Based on data from 15 hospitals in Louisiana, total knee arthroplasty prices range from $4,040 to $81,789 — a 20.2x 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
The setting where total knee arthroplasty is performed in Louisiana significantly impacts total cost. Hospital inpatient stays are the most expensive, followed by hospital outpatient departments, then ambulatory surgery centers.
For patients who are medically appropriate for outpatient surgery, ASCs offer a compelling combination of lower cost and shorter wait times. Many are physician-owned and focus exclusively on surgical care.
Discuss options with your surgeon and, if you're self-pay, ask about pricing at each available setting before scheduling.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Louisiana
Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access total knee arthroplasty at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in Louisiana offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.
In Louisiana, the average cash price for total knee arthroplasty is $15,368, which is 36% lower than the average list price of $24,151. 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.