Mohs surgery cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 9 hospitals publish a cash price for Mohs surgery for skin cancer, first stage, head, neck, hands, feet or genitals: from $150.78 to $410.94, with a median of $230.72. The lowest price is at East Jefferson General Hospital (Metairie) and 3 other hospitals. The highest price is 2.7× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 17311. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Hospitals in Louisiana, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Jefferson General Hospital lowest Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Removal and Microscopic Exam Growth of the Head Neck Hands Feet or Genitals | $150.78 | $1,077.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital lowest Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Removal and Microscopic Exam Growth of the Head Neck Hands Feet or Genitals | $150.78 | $1,077.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital lowest Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA Removal and Microscopic Exam Growth of the Head Neck Hands Feet or Genitals | $150.78 | $1,077.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center lowest New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Removal and Microscopic Exam Growth of the Head Neck Hands Feet or Genitals | $150.78 | $1,077.00 | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Removal and Microscopic Exam Growth of the Head Neck Hands Feet or Genitals | $230.72 | $1,648.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Removal and Microscopic Exam Growth of the Head Neck Hands Feet or Genitals | $277.44 | $1,734.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center Independence · Hammond, LA MOHS 1 STAGE H/N/HF/G | $389.82 | $649.70 | — source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Removal and Microscopic Exam Growth of the Head Neck Hands Feet or Genitals | $402.82 | $1,831.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Removal and Microscopic Exam Growth of the Head Neck Hands Feet or Genitals | $410.94 | $1,522.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 7 | $150.78 | $230.72 |
| Hammond, LA | 1 | $389.82 | $389.82 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 1 | $150.78 | $150.78 |
What it is
Mohs surgery removes skin cancer in thin layers, checking each under a microscope during the procedure until the margins are clear. It is used for the face and other sensitive areas.
What the price covers
The price covers the first stage, including the surgeon's lab exam of the tissue. Additional stages and the wound repair are billed separately.
Mohs surgery for skin cancer, first stage, head, neck, hands, feet or genitals in other states
- Arizona$906.95
- Arkansas$480.00
- California$1,657.60
- Colorado$1,693.24
- Connecticut$730.20
- Florida$1,491.75
- Georgia$577.98
- Idaho$1,686.00
- Illinois$746.55
- Indiana$746.55
- Iowa$1,634.40
- Kentucky$746.55
- Maine$666.96
- Maryland$1,719.00
- Massachusetts$1,105.10
- Michigan$544.73
- Minnesota$1,274.04
- Nebraska$998.14
- New Hampshire$413.71
- New Jersey$678.13
- New York$1,000.00
- North Carolina$1,223.03
- Ohio$1,190.40
- Oklahoma$948.00
- Oregon$1,409.85
- Pennsylvania$247.50
- South Carolina$564.00
- Tennessee$556.51
- Texas$1,268.84
- Utah$643.65
- Vermont$1,966.33
- Washington$985.83
- West Virginia$527.39
- Wisconsin$1,274.04
- Wyoming$1,879.88
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.