CHRISTUS Louisiana Surgical Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Most Expensive
247x
the federal fair-price benchmark
14,421
67 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where CHRISTUS Louisiana Surgical Hospitalcharges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MULTIPLE MEASUREMENTS AND GRAPHIC RECORDINGS OF THE AMOUNT AND SPEED OF BREATHED AIR, BEFORE AND FOLLOWING MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION | 94070 | $32,600 | $70 | +$32,530 |
| TRANSPLANTATION OF DONOR WHITE CELLS (LYMPHOCYTES) | 38242 | $48,275 | $106 | +$48,169 |
| REMOVAL OF NONCANCER THICKENED SKIN GROWTH, 1 GROWTH | 11055 | $31,497 | $70 | +$31,427 |
| INCISION BIOPSY, EACH ADDITIONAL SKIN GROWTH | 11107 | $31,497 | $71 | +$31,426 |
| PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR OUTPATIENT PULMONARY REHABILITATION WITH CONTINUOUS MONITORING OF BLOOD OXYGEN, PER SESSION | 94626 | $46,632 | $109 | +$46,522 |
| REMOVAL OF NONCANCER THICKENED SKIN GROWTH, 2-4 GROWTHS | 11056 | $31,497 | $81 | +$31,416 |
| EXTENDED EXAM INVOLVING COLOR VISION TESTING | 92283 | $20,332 | $55 | +$20,277 |
| DELAYED SUTURE NERVE REPAIR | 64872 | $32,640 | $100 | +$32,540 |
| DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATION OF ANUS AND RECTUM UNDER ANESTHESIA | 45990 | $32,600 | $100 | +$32,500 |
| REMOVAL WITH REINSERTION OF DRUG DELIVERY IMPLANT INTO TISSUE | 11983 | $44,599 | $145 | +$44,455 |
| HARVESTING OF PATIENT BONE MARROW FOR TRANSPLANTATION | 38232 | $48,275 | $158 | +$48,117 |
| TEST TO ASSESS HEARING SENSITIVITY USING ACTIVITY RELATED FEEDBACK | 92582 | $26,328 | $87 | +$26,241 |
| EVALUATION OF SWALLOWING FUNCTION | 92610 | $25,555 | $85 | +$25,470 |
| ANALYSIS AND REPROGRAMMING OF INNER EAR (COCHLEAR) IMPLANT, PATIENT AGE 7 YEARS OR OLDER | 92604 | $25,555 | $88 | +$25,468 |
| TEST FOR EXERCISE-INDUCED HEART AND LUNG STRESS | 94621 | $46,632 | $166 | +$46,466 |
| INSERTION OF ABDOMINAL CAVITY CATHETER EXTENSION, BENEATH THE SKIN | 49435 | $29,669 | $106 | +$29,563 |
| ASPIRATION OF BONE MARROW FOR SPINE BONE GRAFT | 20939 | $17,121 | $61 | +$17,060 |
| REMOVAL OF DRUG DELIVERY IMPLANT FROM TISSUE | 11982 | $31,497 | $115 | +$31,382 |
About CHRISTUS Louisiana Surgical Hospital Pricing
CHRISTUS Louisiana Surgical Hospital in , LA charges 247x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 67procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.
What this means for your bill
If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates — but you may still owe a percentage of the hospital's high list price for your coinsurance or deductible.
Can I negotiate?
Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill checker compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.
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