Meniscus Surgery Cost in Louisiana (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
Meniscus Surgery costs $5,420 on average without insurance in Louisiana, based on actual CMS data from 17 hospitals. Prices range from $1,770 to $36,556 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.
17 hospitals in Louisiana report pricing for meniscus surgery. The average cash price is $5,420.
17
in Louisiana
$9,132
gross charge
$5,420
41% below list price
$1,770 – $36,556
20.7x spread
Hospital Prices in Louisiana
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARDTNER MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | OLLA | $3,670 | $734-80% | $4,946 – $4,946 | 0.1/10 | |
| DESOTO REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM Voluntary non-profit - Private | MANSFIELD | $1,770 | $1,239-30% | $1,239 – $1,770 | 0.1/10 | |
| MINDEN MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | MINDEN | $5,928 | $1,778-70% | $85 – $5,374 | 0.1/10 | |
| OUR LADY OF THE LAKE SURGICAL HOSPITAL Physician | SLIDELL | N/A | $3,338 | $550 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| NORTHERN LOUISIANA MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | RUSTON | $6,098 | $3,354-45% | $550 – $5,510 | 0.1/10 | |
| BATON ROUGE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | BATON ROUGE | $6,976 | $4,883-30% | $550 – $7,896 | 0.1/10 | |
| THE GENERAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BATON ROUGE | $6,976 | $4,883-30% | $550 – $7,896 | 0.1/10 | |
| CYPRESS POINTE SURGICAL HOSPITAL Physician | HAMMOND | $7,925 | $5,763-27% | $550 – $7,925 | 0.1/10 | |
| LAFAYETTE SURGICAL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL Physician | LAFAYETTE | $6,294 | $6,294 | $2,948 – $5,749 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | COVINGTON | $36,556 | $21,934-40% | $2,969 – $36,556 | 0.1/10 | |
| SPECIALISTS HOSPITAL SHREVEPORT Proprietary | SHREVEPORT | N/A | N/A | — | 0.1/10 | |
| CHRISTUS OCHSNER LAKE AREA HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | LAKE CHARLES | N/A | N/A | $553 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHRISTUS OCHSNER ST PATRICK HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | LAKE CHARLES | N/A | N/A | $553 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHRISTUS COUSHATTA HEALTH CARE CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | COUSHATTA | N/A | N/A | $536 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHRISTUS SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER HEALTH SYSTEM Voluntary non-profit - Private | SHREVEPORT | N/A | N/A | $553 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | ALEXANDRIA | N/A | N/A | $550 – $13,368 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHRISTUS ST FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ALEXANDRIA | N/A | N/A | $553 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 |
OLLA, LA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$3,670
Cash Price
$734-80%
Negotiated Range
$4,946 – $4,946
MANSFIELD, LA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,770
Cash Price
$1,239-30%
Negotiated Range
$1,239 – $1,770
MINDEN, LA · Proprietary
List Price
$5,928
Cash Price
$1,778-70%
Negotiated Range
$85 – $5,374
SLIDELL, LA · Physician
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
$3,338
Negotiated Range
$550 – $999,999,999
RUSTON, LA · Proprietary
List Price
$6,098
Cash Price
$3,354-45%
Negotiated Range
$550 – $5,510
BATON ROUGE, LA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,976
Cash Price
$4,883-30%
Negotiated Range
$550 – $7,896
BATON ROUGE, LA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,976
Cash Price
$4,883-30%
Negotiated Range
$550 – $7,896
HAMMOND, LA · Physician
List Price
$7,925
Cash Price
$5,763-27%
Negotiated Range
$550 – $7,925
LAFAYETTE, LA · Physician
List Price
$6,294
Cash Price
$6,294
Negotiated Range
$2,948 – $5,749
COVINGTON, LA · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$36,556
Cash Price
$21,934-40%
Negotiated Range
$2,969 – $36,556
SHREVEPORT, LA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
LAKE CHARLES, LA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$553 – $999,999,999
LAKE CHARLES, LA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$553 – $999,999,999
COUSHATTA, LA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$536 – $999,999,999
SHREVEPORT, LA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$553 – $999,999,999
ALEXANDRIA, LA · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$550 – $13,368
ALEXANDRIA, LA · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$553 – $999,999,999
Meniscus Surgery Cost by City in Louisiana
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What Affects Meniscus Surgery Cost in Louisiana
Hospital charges for meniscus surgery in Louisiana vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.
For meniscus surgery 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 17 hospitals in Louisiana, meniscus surgery prices range from $1,770 to $36,556 — a 20.7x 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
Meniscus surgery in Louisiana can be performed in different settings depending on clinical complexity: hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, or ambulatory surgery center (ASC).
ASCs typically offer lower prices because they have lower overhead and specialize in efficient, high-volume outpatient procedures. For eligible patients, ASCs can save 30–60% compared to hospital outpatient departments.
Not all patients are candidates for outpatient surgery. Your surgeon will determine the appropriate setting based on your health history, the procedure's complexity, and anticipated recovery needs.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Louisiana
Self-pay patients in Louisiana often have access to significantly discounted rates for meniscus surgery. 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 meniscus surgery is $5,420, which is 41% lower than the average list price of $9,132. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.
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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.