Procedures
Draining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imaging cost in Louisiana
Draining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imaging 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 68 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Louisiana.
Nationwide typical: $1,160 (most listed prices $403–$3,120).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Office paracentesis has no separate facility charge.
Cheapest in Louisiana
Total price
Draining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imaging
The facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Louisiana, from 68 providers. Most listed prices: $448–$1,770.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $298
- $310
- Natchitoches Regional Medical Center$319Hospital · NatchitochesEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Bunkie General Hospital 427 Evergreen St., Bunkie LA, 71322Draining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingRead only$200Source: Bunkie General Hospital 427 Evergreen St., Bunkie price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $280
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Bayou Bend Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $289
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner price file · checked Oct 2026 - $292
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Richland Parish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $84.20est. $298 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Hardtner Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $96.24est. $310 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Madison Parish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Natchitoches Regional Medical CenterDraining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingScan only$105est. $319 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Natchitoches Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $320
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $124est. $338 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Charles Parish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $339
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: North Caddo Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hospital Service District #2 of Lasalle ParishDraining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imagingScan only$360
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Hospital Service District #2 of Lasalle Parish price file · checked Oct 2026 - $365
The radiologist read is billed separately.
See all prices for Draining fluid from belly (paracentesis), without imaging
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.