Procedures
Brain ventricle puncture through existing opening, with injection cost in Louisiana
Brain ventricle puncture through existing opening, with injection 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
From 8 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Louisiana.
Nationwide typical: $937 (most listed prices $218–$3,106).
Cheapest in Louisiana
- DeSoto Regional Health SystemBrain ventricle puncture through existing opening, with injectionFacility fee only$238
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: DeSoto Regional Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ochsner LSU Health MonroeBrain ventricle puncture through existing opening, with injectionDoctor fee only$427Source: Ochsner LSU Health Monroe price file · checked Oct 2026
- Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - St. Mary Medical CenterBrain ventricle puncture through existing opening, with injectionDoctor fee only$519Source: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - St. Mary Medical C price fil · checked Oct 2026
- Ochsner LSU Health ShreveportBrain ventricle puncture through existing opening, with injectionDoctor fee only$575Source: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport price file · checked Oct 2026
- Park Place Surgical HospitalBrain ventricle puncture through existing opening, with injectionFacility fee only$627
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Park Place Surgical Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Glenwood Regional Medical CenterBrain ventricle puncture through existing opening, with injectionFacility fee only$642
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Glenwood Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Lake Surgical Hospital - SlidellBrain ventricle puncture through existing opening, with injectionFacility fee only$760
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $1,128
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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.