New patient visit, 15 min cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 13 hospitals publish a cash price for new patient office visit, straightforward problem or 15+ minutes: from $18.36 to $100.00, with a median of $27.02. The lowest price is at Childrens Hospital (New Orleans). The highest price is 5.4× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 99202. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital lowest New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Hosp Outpt Clinic Visit New Stratfwd | $18.36 | $68.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Hosp Outpt Clinic Visit New Stratfwd | $21.98 | $157.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Hosp Outpt Clinic Visit New Stratfwd | $24.00 | $150.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Hosp Outpt Clinic Visit New Stratfwd | $27.02 | $193.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Hosp Outpt Clinic Visit New Stratfwd | $27.02 | $193.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA Hosp Outpt Clinic Visit New Stratfwd | $27.02 | $193.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Hosp Outpt Clinic Visit New Stratfwd | $27.02 | $193.00 | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Hosp Outpt Clinic Visit New Stratfwd | $28.96 | $181.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Natchitoches · Natchitoches, LA OFFICE OP NEW LOW 10-29 MIN | $34.00 | $85.00 | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
| Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center Independence · Hammond, LA OFFICE O/P NEW SF 15 MIN | $46.30 | $77.17 | — source file |
| St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Alexandria · Alexandria, LA HC 99202 OFC/OUTPATIENT VISIT,NEW 2 | $54.34 | $209.00 | Jan 13, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Hosp Outpt Clinic Visit New Stratfwd | $84.92 | $386.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Hardtner Medical Center Olla · Olla, LA 99202 BH Office Visit New Pt. Level 2 | $100.00 | $125.00 | Apr 1, 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 | $18.36 | $27.02 |
| Alexandria, LA | 1 | $54.34 | $54.34 |
| Hammond, LA | 1 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 1 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Olla, LA | 1 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 1 | $27.02 | $27.02 |
What it is
This is the shortest office or outpatient visit for a new patient, with straightforward decision making or at least 15 minutes of total clinician time on the visit date. It is used for simple problems, such as a minor rash or a single uncomplicated question.
What the price covers
The price covers the clinician's visit. Lab tests, X-rays, procedures and any hospital facility fee at a hospital-owned clinic are billed separately.
New patient office visit, straightforward problem or 15+ minutes in other states
- Alabama$499.00
- Alaska$236.39
- Arizona$89.49
- Arkansas$91.50
- California$161.32
- Colorado$136.50
- Connecticut$120.00
- Delaware$194.04
- Florida$205.18
- Georgia$488.31
- Hawaii$178.10
- Idaho$112.00
- Illinois$126.23
- Indiana$141.79
- Iowa$120.00
- Kansas$124.80
- Kentucky$106.12
- Maine$67.20
- Maryland$99.84
- Massachusetts$134.00
- Michigan$61.04
- Minnesota$118.95
- Mississippi$67.68
- Missouri$95.05
- Montana$136.00
- Nebraska$86.00
- Nevada$131.30
- New Hampshire$54.95
- New Jersey$56.60
- New Mexico$106.40
- New York$155.95
- North Carolina$201.00
- North Dakota$54.00
- Ohio$94.80
- Oklahoma$108.18
- Oregon$131.30
- Pennsylvania$143.60
- Rhode Island$228.00
- South Carolina$183.45
- South Dakota$145.60
- Tennessee$56.54
- Texas$209.00
- Vermont$102.60
- Virginia$128.55
- Washington$130.75
- West Virginia$64.50
- Wisconsin$130.65
- Wyoming$82.22
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.