Paracentesis cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 13 hospitals publish a cash price for paracentesis with imaging guidance: from $238.98 to $1,459.38, with a median of $426.40. The lowest price is at East Jefferson General Hospital (Metairie) and 3 other hospitals. The highest price is 6.1× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 49083. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$238.98East Jefferson General Hospital + 3 more
Median$426.40half pay less
Highest$1,459.38in Louisiana
Lowest saves$187.42vs the median
Hospitals in Louisiana, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Jefferson General Hospital lowest Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Drainage of Fluid From Abdominal Cavity Using Imaging Guidance | $238.98 | $1,707.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital lowest Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Drainage of Fluid From Abdominal Cavity Using Imaging Guidance | $238.98 | $1,707.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital lowest Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA Drainage of Fluid From Abdominal Cavity Using Imaging Guidance | $238.98 | $1,707.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center lowest New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Drainage of Fluid From Abdominal Cavity Using Imaging Guidance | $238.98 | $1,707.00 | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Drainage of Fluid From Abdominal Cavity Using Imaging Guidance | $297.50 | $2,125.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center Independence · Hammond, LA DRAINAGE OF FLUID FROM ABDOMINAL CAVITY USING IMAGING GUIDANCE | $422.80 | $704.66 | — source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Drainage of Fluid From Abdominal Cavity Using Imaging Guidance | $426.40 | $2,665.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Drainage of Fluid From Abdominal Cavity Using Imaging Guidance | $532.80 | $3,330.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Drainage of Fluid From Abdominal Cavity Using Imaging Guidance | $709.29 | $2,627.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Natchitoches · Natchitoches, LA ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $758.00 | $1,895.00 | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Drainage of Fluid From Abdominal Cavity Using Imaging Guidance | $775.72 | $3,526.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Hardtner Medical Center Olla · Olla, LA 49083 ABDOMINAL PARACENTESIS (DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC) WITH IMAGING GUIDANCE ProFee | $802.40 | $1,003.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Alexandria · Alexandria, LA HC 49083 ABD PARACENTESIS W/IMAGING | $1,459.38 | $5,613.00 | Jan 13, 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 | 8 | $238.98 | $361.95 |
| Alexandria, LA | 1 | $1,459.38 | $1,459.38 |
| Hammond, LA | 1 | $422.80 | $422.80 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 1 | $758.00 | $758.00 |
| Olla, LA | 1 | $802.40 | $802.40 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 1 | $238.98 | $238.98 |
What it is
Paracentesis removes fluid from the abdomen with a needle, using ultrasound to guide it.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the procedure and guidance. Lab tests and albumin infusion are billed separately.
Paracentesis with imaging guidance in other states
- Alabama$2,754.78
- Alaska$1,542.06
- Arizona$1,688.29
- Arkansas$520.65
- California$1,835.60
- Colorado$1,206.29
- Connecticut$595.00
- Delaware$1,644.72
- Florida$1,949.28
- Georgia$2,424.63
- Hawaii$978.60
- Idaho$2,526.00
- Illinois$1,370.00
- Indiana$1,341.37
- Iowa$739.20
- Kansas$795.04
- Kentucky$1,324.20
- Maine$567.73
- Maryland$1,931.68
- Massachusetts$1,311.35
- Michigan$1,040.00
- Minnesota$931.62
- Mississippi$375.58
- Missouri$539.73
- Montana$544.95
- Nebraska$730.38
- Nevada$1,037.05
- New Hampshire$548.97
- New Jersey$1,038.65
- New Mexico$896.14
- New York$1,109.47
- North Carolina$1,914.00
- North Dakota$718.59
- Ohio$1,527.75
- Oklahoma$656.10
- Oregon$858.43
- Pennsylvania$1,736.80
- Rhode Island$4,473.00
- South Carolina$1,405.85
- South Dakota$1,927.20
- Tennessee$494.12
- Texas$1,457.75
- Utah$2,193.07
- Vermont$492.98
- Virginia$1,445.50
- Washington$1,226.88
- West Virginia$1,530.50
- Wisconsin$921.20
- Wyoming$837.68
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.