Tooth extraction cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 4 hospitals publish a cash price for simple extraction of a tooth or exposed root that is above the gum: from $339.22 to $603.99, with a median of $584.94. The lowest price is at Touro Infirmary (New Orleans). The highest price is 1.8× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code D7140. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Touro Infirmary lowest New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Extraction Erupted Tooth | $339.22 | $2,423.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Extraction Erupted Tooth | $578.08 | $3,613.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Extraction Erupted Tooth | $591.80 | $2,690.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA Extraction Erupted Tooth | $603.99 | $2,237.00 | Jun 24, 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 | $339.22 | $584.94 |
What it is
This is a simple extraction of a tooth that has come through the gum, or of an exposed root, using instruments to loosen and lift it out. It is used for teeth that are badly decayed, broken or loose.
What the price covers
The fee usually covers the extraction, local anesthesia and routine follow-up care. The exam, X-rays and any sedation are billed under their own codes.
Simple extraction of a tooth or exposed root that is above the gum in other states
- Alaska$339.90
- Arizona$793.33
- Arkansas$135.68
- California$4,099.20
- Colorado$92.30
- Florida$1,387.60
- Georgia$170.00
- Illinois$328.30
- Iowa$38,163.35
- Maine$782.10
- Massachusetts$1,684.73
- Michigan$583.27
- Minnesota$237.21
- Mississippi$6,693.71
- Nebraska$145.60
- Nevada$1,929.30
- New Hampshire$118.42
- New Jersey$1,840.30
- New York$550.00
- North Carolina$114.00
- Ohio$195.00
- Oklahoma$1,157.90
- Oregon$521.40
- Pennsylvania$798.40
- South Dakota$249.60
- Tennessee$101.52
- Texas$454.74
- Utah$1,107.39
- Vermont$260.00
- Virginia$1,006.00
- Washington$931.02
- West Virginia$6,789.00
- Wisconsin$257.40
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.