Healthcare Prices in Louisiana
Compare medical procedure costs across 1 cities in Louisiana.
Cities in Louisiana
Procedures Available in Louisiana
Imaging & Radiology
MRI Brain Scan
$400-$3,500
Knee MRI
$400-$3,000
Lower Back MRI
$400-$3,200
Shoulder MRI
$400-$3,000
Hip MRI
$400-$3,000
Neck MRI
$400-$3,200
Wrist MRI
$400-$2,500
CT Scan Abdomen
$300-$2,500
CT Scan Head
$200-$2,000
CT Scan Chest
$300-$2,500
CT Scan Pelvis
$300-$2,500
Chest X-Ray
$50-$400
Knee X-Ray
$50-$400
Shoulder X-Ray
$50-$400
Spine X-Ray
$50-$400
Mammogram
$100-$500
Bone Density Scan (DEXA)
$100-$400
PET Scan
$1,000-$6,000
Lab & Blood Work
Comprehensive Blood Work
$50-$400
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
$15-$200
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
$10-$150
Lipid Panel (Cholesterol Test)
$15-$200
Thyroid Panel (TSH Test)
$25-$250
Hemoglobin A1C Test
$15-$150
Vitamin D Test
$25-$250
Urinalysis
$10-$100
Iron Panel (Ferritin Test)
$20-$200
Liver Function Test
$15-$200
STD Testing Panel
$50-$500
Cardiology
Gastroenterology
Physical Therapy
Dermatology
Ear, Nose & Throat
Urology
Pulmonary
Allergy & Immunology
Emergency & Urgent Care
Preventive Care
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do medical procedures cost in Louisiana?
Healthcare costs in Louisiana vary by city and provider. For example, an MRI can range from $400 to $3,500 depending on the facility. Loa lets you compare prices from hospitals across 1 Louisiana cities.
Which city in Louisiana has the cheapest healthcare?
Healthcare prices vary across Louisiana. Smaller cities and freestanding imaging centers tend to have lower prices than major metropolitan hospitals. Use Loa to compare prices in New Orleans.
Does paying cash save money in Louisiana?
Yes, many hospitals in Louisiana offer cash/self-pay prices that are 50-80% lower than their listed insurance rates, especially for patients who haven't met their deductible.
Can AI assistants access healthcare pricing data?
Yes. Loa provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that AI assistants like Claude can use to search CPT codes, compare hospital prices, and get real-time cost estimates. Connect at https://www.loacare.com/api/mcp.
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