Lumbar Discectomy Cost in Louisiana
Last updated: May 2026
Lumbar Discectomy costs an average of $11,854 (cash/self-pay price) in Louisiana, based on data from 15 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $2,460 to $34,845 depending on the hospital and facility type. These figures come from hospital machine-readable price transparency files published under federal CMS rules, not estimates.
15 hospitals in Louisiana report pricing for lumbar discectomy. The average cash price is $11,854.
15
in Louisiana
$16,912
gross charge
$11,854
30% below list price
$2,460 – $34,845
14.2x spread
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 | $2,460 | $1,722-30% | $1,722 – $2,460 | 0.1/10 | |
| OUR LADY OF THE LAKE SURGICAL HOSPITAL Physician | SLIDELL | N/A | $7,377 | $5,423 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| BATON ROUGE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | BATON ROUGE | $10,728 | $7,510-30% | $1,478 – $21,564 | 0.1/10 | |
| THE GENERAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BATON ROUGE | $10,728 | $7,510-30% | $1,478 – $21,564 | 0.1/10 | |
| CYPRESS POINTE SURGICAL HOSPITAL Physician | HAMMOND | $17,448 | $12,690-27% | $5,807 – $17,448 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | COVINGTON | $34,845 | $20,907-40% | $6,537 – $34,845 | 0.1/10 | |
| LAFAYETTE SURGICAL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL Physician | LAFAYETTE | $25,265 | $25,265 | $6,538 – $12,750 | 0.1/10 | |
| RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | ALEXANDRIA | N/A | N/A | $5,126 – $54,259 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHRISTUS SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER HEALTH SYSTEM Voluntary non-profit - Private | SHREVEPORT | N/A | N/A | $2,491 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHRISTUS OCHSNER LAKE AREA HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | LAKE CHARLES | N/A | N/A | $3,060 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHRISTUS OCHSNER ST PATRICK HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | LAKE CHARLES | N/A | N/A | $3,060 – $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 ST FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ALEXANDRIA | N/A | N/A | $2,167 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| SPECIALISTS HOSPITAL SHREVEPORT Proprietary | SHREVEPORT | N/A | N/A | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ALEXANDRIA EMERGENCY HOSPITAL Proprietary | ALEXANDRIA | N/A | N/A | — | 0.1/10 |
MANSFIELD, LA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,460
Cash Price
$1,722-30%
Negotiated Range
$1,722 – $2,460
SLIDELL, LA · Physician
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
$7,377
Negotiated Range
$5,423 – $999,999,999
BATON ROUGE, LA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,728
Cash Price
$7,510-30%
Negotiated Range
$1,478 – $21,564
BATON ROUGE, LA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,728
Cash Price
$7,510-30%
Negotiated Range
$1,478 – $21,564
HAMMOND, LA · Physician
List Price
$17,448
Cash Price
$12,690-27%
Negotiated Range
$5,807 – $17,448
COVINGTON, LA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$34,845
Cash Price
$20,907-40%
Negotiated Range
$6,537 – $34,845
LAFAYETTE, LA · Physician
List Price
$25,265
Cash Price
$25,265
Negotiated Range
$6,538 – $12,750
ALEXANDRIA, LA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,126 – $54,259
SHREVEPORT, LA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,491 – $999,999,999
LAKE CHARLES, LA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,060 – $999,999,999
LAKE CHARLES, LA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,060 – $999,999,999
COUSHATTA, LA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,020 – $999,999,999
ALEXANDRIA, LA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,167 – $999,999,999
SHREVEPORT, LA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
ALEXANDRIA, LA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Lumbar Discectomy Cost by City in Louisiana
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What Affects Lumbar Discectomy Cost in Louisiana
The cost of lumbar discectomy in Louisiana depends on several factors, including the type of facility, whether you have insurance, and local market dynamics.
The price of lumbar discectomy varies based on hospital size, ownership type (nonprofit vs. for-profit), and whether the facility belongs to a large health system. Consolidated systems often maintain higher prices due to reduced local competition.
Based on data from 15 hospitals in Louisiana, lumbar discectomy prices range from $2,460 to $34,845 — a 14.2x 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
Hospital pricing for lumbar discectomy in Louisiana varies based on facility size, ownership type, and local market competition. Larger health systems and academic medical centers often have higher chargemaster prices, while community hospitals and outpatient clinics may offer more competitive rates.
When comparing options for lumbar discectomy, consider both price and quality metrics. MyCareCost includes compliance and quality data alongside pricing to help you make a more informed decision.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Louisiana
Self-pay patients in Louisiana often have access to significantly discounted rates for lumbar discectomy. 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 lumbar discectomy is $11,854, which is 30% lower than the average list price of $16,912. 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.