Balloon sinuplasty, maxillary cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 6 hospitals publish a cash price for balloon dilation of the maxillary sinus opening, one side: from $1,804.18 to $6,534.40, with a median of $1,804.18. The lowest price is at East Jefferson General Hospital (Metairie) and 3 other hospitals. The highest price is 3.6× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 31295. 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 Dilation of Nasal Sinus Using an Endoscope | $1,804.18 | $12,887.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital lowest Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Dilation of Nasal Sinus Using an Endoscope | $1,804.18 | $12,887.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital lowest Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA Dilation of Nasal Sinus Using an Endoscope | $1,804.18 | $12,887.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center lowest New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Dilation of Nasal Sinus Using an Endoscope | $1,804.18 | $12,887.00 | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Dilation of Nasal Sinus Using an Endoscope | $2,061.92 | $12,887.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Natchitoches · Natchitoches, LA NSL/SINS NDSC SURG MAX SINS | $6,534.40 | $16,336.00 | Mar 18, 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 | 4 | $1,804.18 | $1,804.18 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 1 | $6,534.40 | $6,534.40 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 1 | $1,804.18 | $1,804.18 |
What it is
In this endoscopic procedure a small balloon is passed through the nose and inflated to widen the natural opening of the maxillary (cheek) sinus. It is used for chronic or repeated sinusitis that does not improve with medicine.
What the price covers
The listed price usually covers the procedure for one side; the balloon device may be listed as a separate supply. The surgeon and any anesthesia are billed separately.
Balloon dilation of the maxillary sinus opening, one side in other states
- Alabama$26,682.62
- Alaska$13,322.32
- Arizona$7,085.61
- Arkansas$3,370.50
- California$5,613.02
- Connecticut$895.00
- Florida$8,037.43
- Georgia$15,790.00
- Idaho$17,730.00
- Illinois$1,925.00
- Indiana$1,925.00
- Iowa$4,571.20
- Kansas$2,063.04
- Kentucky$1,925.00
- Massachusetts$4,530.00
- Michigan$1,989.20
- Minnesota$2,600.15
- Mississippi$3,475.51
- Missouri$2,030.15
- Montana$7,593.60
- Nebraska$3,442.66
- Nevada$8,033.10
- New Hampshire$2,826.52
- New Jersey$9,237.12
- New Mexico$7,173.18
- New York$7,740.00
- North Carolina$12,244.00
- Ohio$2,081.85
- Oklahoma$2,880.75
- Oregon$15,974.40
- Pennsylvania$12,373.90
- Rhode Island$7,896.00
- South Carolina$4,457.00
- South Dakota$4,001.80
- Tennessee$3,475.51
- Texas$5,107.38
- Utah$7,915.42
- Vermont$3,015.53
- Virginia$12,096.20
- Washington$4,090.51
- Wisconsin$1,917.59
- Wyoming$6,129.11
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.