Imaging
MRI guidance for tissue ablation cost in Louisiana
MRI guidance for tissue ablation 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: $1,459 (most listed prices $309–$4,223).
Cheapest in Louisiana
- $134
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $168
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge price file · checked Oct 2026 - $169
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- 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)MRI guidance for tissue ablationScan only$216
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ochsner Medical Center - (This file encompasses mu price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $217
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $396
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Monroe Surgical Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $427
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: DeSoto Regional Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $654
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
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.