Eye exam (comprehensive) cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 10 hospitals publish a cash price for comprehensive eye exam, returning patient: from $35.14 to $137.22, with a median of $54.13. The lowest price is at East Jefferson General Hospital (Metairie) and 3 other hospitals. The highest price is 3.9× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 92014. 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 Eye & Medical Exam Diagnosis & Treatment Estab Patient 1 or More Visits | $35.14 | $251.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital lowest Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Eye & Medical Exam Diagnosis & Treatment Estab Patient 1 or More Visits | $35.14 | $251.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital lowest Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA Eye & Medical Exam Diagnosis & Treatment Estab Patient 1 or More Visits | $35.14 | $251.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center lowest New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Eye & Medical Exam Diagnosis & Treatment Estab Patient 1 or More Visits | $35.14 | $251.00 | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Eye & Medical Exam Diagnosis & Treatment Estab Patient 1 or More Visits | $46.34 | $331.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Eye & Medical Exam Diagnosis & Treatment Estab Patient 1 or More Visits | $61.92 | $387.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Eye & Medical Exam Diagnosis & Treatment Estab Patient 1 or More Visits | $64.16 | $401.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Eye & Medical Exam Diagnosis & Treatment Estab Patient 1 or More Visits | $85.36 | $388.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Eye & Medical Exam Diagnosis & Treatment Estab Patient 1 or More Visits | $90.18 | $334.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center Independence · Hammond, LA COMPRE OPH EXAM EST PT 1/> | $137.22 | $228.70 | — 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 | $35.14 | $54.13 |
| Hammond, LA | 1 | $137.22 | $137.22 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 1 | $35.14 | $35.14 |
What it is
A comprehensive eye exam checks vision, eye pressure and the health of the whole eye, often with dilation.
What the price covers
The price covers the exam. Refraction for glasses (92015) is often billed separately.
Comprehensive eye exam, returning patient in other states
- Alaska$407.58
- Arizona$149.62
- Arkansas$161.93
- California$207.20
- Colorado$134.72
- Connecticut$198.00
- Delaware$550.00
- Florida$481.65
- Georgia$113.10
- Idaho$612.00
- Illinois$81.25
- Indiana$75.55
- Iowa$260.80
- Kansas$134.40
- Kentucky$80.15
- Maine$49.25
- Maryland$213.66
- Massachusetts$164.70
- Michigan$86.35
- Minnesota$140.90
- Mississippi$79.20
- Missouri$79.65
- Nebraska$162.50
- Nevada$330.00
- New Hampshire$160.65
- New Jersey$142.76
- New York$200.11
- Ohio$231.00
- Oklahoma$147.00
- Oregon$227.50
- Pennsylvania$122.40
- South Carolina$74.00
- Tennessee$79.20
- Texas$228.00
- Vermont$353.84
- Virginia$171.00
- Washington$171.00
- West Virginia$77.00
- Wisconsin$114.23
- Wyoming$326.44
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.