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Knee Replacement Surgery Cost in Louisiana

15 hospitals in Louisiana report pricing for knee replacement surgery. The average cash price is $16,152.

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Hospitals

in Louisiana

Average List Price

$25,033

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$16,152

35% below list price

Price Range

$4,040 – $81,789

20.2x spread

TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY costs an average of $16,152 (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 Voluntary non-profit - Private	MANSFIELD	$4,040	$2,828-30%	$2,828 – $4,040	0.1/10
NORTHERN LOUISIANA MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary	RUSTON	$7,114	$3,912-45%	$21 – $23,955	0.1/10
BATON ROUGE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	BATON ROUGE	$12,794	$8,956-30%	$1,763 – $28,600	0.1/10
THE GENERAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	BATON ROUGE	$12,794	$8,956-30%	$1,763 – $28,600	0.1/10
LAFAYETTE SURGICAL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL Physician	LAFAYETTE	$12,587	$12,587	$6,742 – $22,558	0.1/10
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE SURGICAL HOSPITAL Physician	SLIDELL	N/A	$13,571	$10,196 – $999,999,999	0.1/10
IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	NEW IBERIA	$37,717	$22,630-40%	$1,172 – $37,717	0.1/10
CYPRESS POINTE SURGICAL HOSPITAL Physician	HAMMOND	$31,426	$22,856-27%	$11,199 – $31,426	0.1/10
ST TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority	COVINGTON	$81,789	$49,073-40%	$11,774 – $81,789	0.1/10
CHRISTUS OCHSNER LAKE AREA HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	LAKE CHARLES	N/A	N/A	$3,485 – $999,999,999	0.1/10
CHRISTUS OCHSNER ST PATRICK HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	LAKE CHARLES	N/A	N/A	$3,485 – $999,999,999	0.1/10
CHRISTUS COUSHATTA HEALTH CARE CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	COUSHATTA	N/A	N/A	$4,020 – $999,999,999	0.1/10
CHRISTUS SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER HEALTH SYSTEM Voluntary non-profit - Private	SHREVEPORT	N/A	N/A	$4,020 – $999,999,999	0.1/10
CHRISTUS ST FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	ALEXANDRIA	N/A	N/A	$2,636 – $999,999,999	0.1/10
RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary	ALEXANDRIA	N/A	N/A	$3,267 – $35,004	0.1/10

DESOTO REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM

MANSFIELD, LA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,040

Cash Price

$2,828-30%

Negotiated Range

$2,828 – $4,040

NORTHERN LOUISIANA MEDICAL CENTER

RUSTON, LA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$7,114

Cash Price

$3,912-45%

Negotiated Range

$21 – $23,955

BATON ROUGE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER

BATON ROUGE, LA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$12,794

Cash Price

$8,956-30%

Negotiated Range

$1,763 – $28,600

THE GENERAL

BATON ROUGE, LA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$12,794

Cash Price

$8,956-30%

Negotiated Range

$1,763 – $28,600

LAFAYETTE SURGICAL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL

LAFAYETTE, LA · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

$12,587

Cash Price

$12,587

Negotiated Range

$6,742 – $22,558

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE SURGICAL HOSPITAL

SLIDELL, LA · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

$13,571

Negotiated Range

$10,196 – $999,999,999

IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER

NEW IBERIA, LA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$37,717

Cash Price

$22,630-40%

Negotiated Range

$1,172 – $37,717

CYPRESS POINTE SURGICAL HOSPITAL

HAMMOND, LA · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

$31,426

Cash Price

$22,856-27%

Negotiated Range

$11,199 – $31,426

ST TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL

COVINGTON, LA · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$81,789

Cash Price

$49,073-40%

Negotiated Range

$11,774 – $81,789

CHRISTUS OCHSNER LAKE AREA HOSPITAL

LAKE CHARLES, LA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,485 – $999,999,999

CHRISTUS OCHSNER ST PATRICK HOSPITAL

LAKE CHARLES, LA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,485 – $999,999,999

CHRISTUS COUSHATTA HEALTH CARE CENTER

COUSHATTA, LA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,020 – $999,999,999

CHRISTUS SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER HEALTH SYSTEM

SHREVEPORT, LA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,020 – $999,999,999

CHRISTUS ST FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL

ALEXANDRIA, LA · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,636 – $999,999,999

RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

ALEXANDRIA, LA · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,267 – $35,004

Knee Replacement Surgery Cost by City in Louisiana

New Orleans

Knee Replacement Surgery Cost in Other States

Texas (149)California (122)Florida (94)Michigan (84)Pennsylvania (81)Ohio (78)New York (71)Wisconsin (69)Minnesota (65)Iowa (64)Indiana (55)Colorado (52)View all states

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 $16,152, which is 35% lower than the average list price of $25,033. 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Knee Replacement Surgery Cost in Louisiana

How much does TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY cost in Louisiana?▼

The average cash price for total knee arthroplasty in Louisiana is $16,152. Prices range from $4,040 to $81,789 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.

Why do TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY prices vary so much in Louisiana?▼

Hospital prices for total knee arthroplasty in Louisiana differ based on facility type (hospital vs. independent center), negotiated insurance rates, hospital overhead, and local market competition. Hospitals with less nearby competition tend to charge more.

Can I get a cheaper TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY by paying cash?▼

Yes. In Louisiana, the average cash price for total knee arthroplasty is $16,152, which is 35% below the average list price of $25,033. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.

What is the cheapest hospital for TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY in Louisiana?▼

The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Louisiana offers the lowest cash price for total knee arthroplasty. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.

Does insurance cover TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY?▼

Most health insurance plans cover total knee arthroplasty when medically necessary and ordered by a physician. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Contact your insurer for a pre-authorization estimate.

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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.