Knee X-ray cost in Lake Charles, LA
In Lake Charles, LA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for knee X-ray, 3 views: from $46.24 to $46.24, with a median of $46.24. Across Louisiana, the median is $125.76 at 57 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 73562, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner American Legion Hospital Jennings, LA · (337) 616-7000 HC KNEE MIN 3 VIEWS source file | $46.24 | $136.00 | $36.42–$169.12 | 66% |
Outpatient: lowest $46.24, median $46.24, highest $46.24.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $46.24. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
A knee X-ray with three views takes pictures of the knee from different angles to show the bones, joint space and signs of arthritis or fracture. It is often the first imaging test for knee pain or injury, before any MRI.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers taking the X-ray of one knee. The radiologist's reading is often billed separately.