Surgery
Subtalar joint fusion (below the ankle) cost in Louisiana
Subtalar joint fusion (below the ankle) 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
From 19 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Louisiana.
Nationwide typical: $8,661 (most listed prices $1,087–$29,205).
Cheapest in Louisiana
- $653
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sabine Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,477
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: DeSoto Regional Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5,191
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5,517
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- 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)Subtalar joint fusion (below the ankle)Facility fee only$9,392
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (This fil price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $10,059
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport price file · checked Oct 2026 - $11,401
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Park Place Surgical Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $11,667
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Glenwood Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $12,053
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Willis-Knighton Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $13,836
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Natchitoches Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $14,128
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $23,300
Doctor fees are billed separately.
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.