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Bacterial culture typing, other method cost in Louisiana

Bacterial culture typing, other method is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.

Typical cash price

In Louisiana

$14.51Typical
$5.18 – $187Most listed prices

From 28 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Louisiana.

Nationwide typical: $46.20 (most listed prices $8.10–$183).

Cheapest in Louisiana

  1. Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (This file encompasses multiple facilities, including Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner Lafayette General Surgery Hospital & Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital)
    Hospital · Lafayette, LA
    Bacterial culture typing, other method
    Facility fee only
    $3.78

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (This fil price fil · checked Oct 2026
  2. Ochsner Acadia General Hospital
    Hospital · Crowley, LA
    Bacterial culture typing, other method
    Facility fee only
    $4.14

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner Acadia General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  3. Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics
    Hospital · Lafayette, LA
    Bacterial culture typing, other method
    Facility fee only
    $4.68

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026
  4. Ochsner St. Martin Hospital
    Hospital · Breaux Bridge, LA
    Bacterial culture typing, other method
    Facility fee only
    $5.40

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner St. Martin Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  5. St. Charles Parish Hospital
    Hospital · Luling, LA
    Bacterial culture typing, other method
    Facility fee only
    $5.67

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: St. Charles Parish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  6. Ochsner American Legion Hospital
    Hospital · Jennings, LA
    Bacterial culture typing, other method
    Facility fee only
    $6.12

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner American Legion Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  7. Ochsner St. Mary
    Hospital · Morgan City, LA
    Bacterial culture typing, other method
    Facility fee only
    $7.20

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner St. Mary price file · checked Oct 2026
  8. Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital
    Hospital · Kaplan, LA
    Bacterial culture typing, other method
    Facility fee only
    $8.10

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  9. Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center
    Hospital · Houma, LA
    Bacterial culture typing, other method
    Facility fee only
    $8.46

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  10. St. Bernard Parish Hospital
    Hospital · Chalmette, LA
    Bacterial culture typing, other method
    Facility fee only
    $8.64

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: St. Bernard Parish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  11. Lake Surgical Hospital - Slidell
    Hospital · Slidell, LA
    Bacterial culture typing, other method
    Facility fee only
    $9.29

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  12. Ochsner Medical Center - (This file encompasses multiple facilities, including OMC – Jeff Hwy, OMC – Baptist, OMC – Clearview, Ochsner Hospital for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, and OMC – West Bank Campus)
    Hospital · New Orleans, LA
    Bacterial culture typing, other method
    Facility fee only
    $11

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner Medical Center - (This file encompasses mu price fil · checked Oct 2026

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Common questions

Is the radiologist's read included?

Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.

Do I need a referral?

Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.

Why are prices so different?

Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.

Can I pay cash if I have insurance?

Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.

What is a Good Faith Estimate?

If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.