IV hydration cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 13 hospitals publish a cash price for IV hydration (fluids through a vein), first 31 to 60 minutes: from $52.50 to $278.46, with a median of $133.76. The lowest price is at East Jefferson General Hospital (Metairie) and 3 other hospitals. The highest price is 5.3× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 96360. 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 Hydration Infusion Into a Vein 31 Minutes to 1 Hour | $52.50 | $375.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital lowest Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Hydration Infusion Into a Vein 31 Minutes to 1 Hour | $52.50 | $375.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital lowest Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA Hydration Infusion Into a Vein 31 Minutes to 1 Hour | $52.50 | $375.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center lowest New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Hydration Infusion Into a Vein 31 Minutes to 1 Hour | $52.50 | $375.00 | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center Independence · Hammond, LA INFUSION INTO A VEIN FOR HYDRATION; 31-60 MINUTES | $115.51 | $192.52 | — source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Hydration Infusion Into a Vein 31 Minutes to 1 Hour | $129.92 | $812.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Hydration Infusion Into a Vein 31 Minutes to 1 Hour | $133.76 | $836.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Hydration Infusion Into a Vein 31 Minutes to 1 Hour | $134.20 | $610.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Hydration Infusion Into a Vein 31 Minutes to 1 Hour | $135.66 | $969.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Natchitoches · Natchitoches, LA HYDRATION IV INFUSION INIT | $244.40 | $611.00 | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Hydration Infusion Into a Vein 31 Minutes to 1 Hour | $260.01 | $963.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Hardtner Medical Center Olla · Olla, LA 96360 HYDRATE IV INFUSE 1ST HR CHARGE | $267.20 | $334.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Alexandria · Alexandria, LA HC 96360 IV INFUSION HYDRATION INITIAL 31 MIN-1 HOUR | $278.46 | $1,071.00 | 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 | $52.50 | $131.84 |
| Alexandria, LA | 1 | $278.46 | $278.46 |
| Hammond, LA | 1 | $115.51 | $115.51 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 1 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Olla, LA | 1 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 1 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
What it is
This code covers giving fluids through a vein for dehydration, for 31 minutes up to an hour. Each additional hour is billed under 96361.
What the price covers
The price is for the infusion time. The bag of fluid, supplies and any medicine are billed separately.
IV hydration (fluids through a vein), first 31 to 60 minutes in other states
- Alabama$634.29
- Alaska$697.87
- Arizona$175.09
- Arkansas$150.80
- California$456.40
- Colorado$364.75
- Connecticut$451.20
- Delaware$609.96
- Florida$434.90
- Georgia$309.35
- Hawaii$418.20
- Idaho$734.00
- Illinois$288.66
- Indiana$413.40
- Iowa$239.85
- Kansas$228.80
- Kentucky$752.40
- Maine$209.00
- Maryland$232.00
- Massachusetts$490.35
- Michigan$227.00
- Minnesota$274.44
- Mississippi$110.90
- Missouri$193.05
- Montana$302.35
- Nebraska$247.38
- Nevada$313.20
- New Hampshire$258.28
- New Jersey$271.69
- New Mexico$204.53
- New York$349.45
- North Carolina$238.95
- North Dakota$351.82
- Ohio$417.95
- Oklahoma$144.67
- Oregon$330.72
- Pennsylvania$441.05
- Rhode Island$527.00
- South Carolina$240.50
- South Dakota$418.80
- Tennessee$91.28
- Texas$449.55
- Utah$515.14
- Vermont$227.99
- Virginia$336.00
- Washington$319.03
- West Virginia$231.50
- Wisconsin$285.35
- Wyoming$238.14
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.