Hospitals / LA

Northern Louisiana Medical Center Pricing Analysis

401 EAST VAUGHN AVENUE, RUSTON, LA

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

RUSTON, LA

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Fairness Grade

F

Among the most expensive

Price Multiplier

111x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

1,534

100 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges 111x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive.For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $11,100 at this hospital's list price. If you're uninsured or out-of-network, you may be able to negotiate down significantly.

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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital

These are the procedures where Northern Louisiana Medical Center charges 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.

Note:This hospital's published data mainly includes major surgical procedures. These charges include the cost of implanted devices (like pacemakers or joint replacements) and facility fees — not just the surgeon's work. The government benchmark shown only reflects the surgeon's fee, so the difference looks larger than it is for these procedures.
ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
P-ins Gen-lead Ven33207$142,172$422+$141,749

About Northern Louisiana Medical Center

Northern Louisiana Medical Center in RUSTON, LA charges 111x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive across 100 procedures 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.

Can I negotiate?

Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill review service compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.

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