Procedures
Voice box scope (direct laryngoscopy) for suctioning cost in Louisiana
Voice box scope (direct laryngoscopy) for suctioning 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 20 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Louisiana.
Nationwide typical: $648 (most listed prices $213–$3,513).
Cheapest in Louisiana
- $268
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Bayou Bend Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $285
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $347
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Park Place Surgical Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Glenwood Regional Medical CenterVoice box scope (direct laryngoscopy) for suctioningFacility fee only$356
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Glenwood Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $361
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: DeSoto Regional Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - East Jefferson General HospitalVoice box scope (direct laryngoscopy) for suctioningFacility fee only$425
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
- Lake Surgical Hospital - SlidellVoice box scope (direct laryngoscopy) for suctioningFacility fee only$426
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $485
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $556
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: West Feliciana Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $648
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $648
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Covington Trace ER & Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $660
Doctor fees are billed separately.
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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.