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Retrograde urethrocystogram (RUG) cost in Louisiana

Retrograde urethrocystogram (RUG) 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

$477Typical
$328 – $910Most listed prices

From 52 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Louisiana.

Nationwide typical: $778 (most listed prices $415–$1,616).

Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).

Cheapest in Louisiana

Total price

Retrograde urethrocystogram (RUG)

The scan + the radiologist's read

How totals are compared

Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.

$298Lowest est. total
$477Typical
$2,313Highest

In Louisiana, from 52 providers. Most listed prices: $328–$910.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. Ochsner LSU Health Monroe
    Hospital · Monroe, LA
    Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)
    Read only
    $134
    Source: Ochsner LSU Health Monroe price file · checked Oct 2026
  2. Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
    Hospital · Lake Charles, LA
    Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)
    Scan only
    $155

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Lake Charles Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  3. 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
    Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)
    Scan only
    $161

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (This fil price fil · checked Oct 2026
  4. 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
    Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)
    Scan only
    $161

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (This fil price fil · checked Oct 2026
  5. Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - St. Mary Medical Center
    Hospital · Shreveport, LA
    Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)
    Scan only
    $163

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - St. Mary Medical C price fil · checked Oct 2026
  6. Ochsner American Legion Hospital
    Hospital · Jennings, LA
    Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)
    Scan only
    $168

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner American Legion Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  7. St. Charles Parish Hospital
    Hospital · Luling, LA
    Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)
    Scan only
    $169

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: St. Charles Parish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  8. Ochsner St. Martin Hospital
    Hospital · Breaux Bridge, LA
    Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)
    Scan only
    $171

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner St. Martin Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  9. Ochsner Acadia General Hospital
    Hospital · Crowley, LA
    Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)
    Scan only
    $176

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner Acadia General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  10. Covington-AMG Physical Rehabilitation Hospital
    Hospital · Covington, LA
    Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)
    Scan only
    $184

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Covington-AMG Physical Rehabilitation Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  11. Houma-AMG Specialty Hospital
    Hospital · Houma, LA
    Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)
    Scan only
    $184

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Houma-AMG Specialty Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  12. Lafayette - AMG Physical Rehabilitation Hospital
    Hospital · Lafayette, LA
    Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)
    Scan only
    $184

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Lafayette - AMG Physical Rehabilitation Hospital price file · 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.