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Draining fluid from the abdomen (paracentesis), initial cost in Louisiana

Draining fluid from the abdomen (paracentesis), initial usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.

Typical cash price

In Louisiana

$440Typical
$195 – $2,262Most listed prices

From 6 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Louisiana.

Nationwide typical: $339 (most listed prices $113–$1,748).

Cheapest in Louisiana

  1. St Helena Parish Hospital
    Hospital · Greensburg, LA
    Draining fluid from the abdomen (paracentesis), initial
    Facility fee only
    $163

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: St Helena Parish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  2. Franklin Medical Center
    Hospital · Winnsboro, LA
    Draining fluid from the abdomen (paracentesis), initial
    Facility fee only
    $228

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Franklin Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  3. Park Place Surgical Hospital
    Hospital · Lafayette, LA
    Draining fluid from the abdomen (paracentesis), initial
    Facility fee only
    $315

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Park Place Surgical Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  4. Pointe Coupee General Hospital
    Hospital · New Roads, LA
    Draining fluid from the abdomen (paracentesis), initial
    Facility fee only
    $564

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Pointe Coupee General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  5. Abbeville General Hospital
    Hospital · Abbeville, LA
    Draining fluid from the abdomen (paracentesis), initial
    Facility fee only
    $622

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Abbeville General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  6. Physicians Medical Center
    Hospital · Houma, LA
    Draining fluid from the abdomen (paracentesis), initial
    Facility fee only
    $3,901

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

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Common questions

What does a bundled price include?

A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.

Do I need a referral?

You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.

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.