CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $398
Cash Discount Price: $270
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center is $398. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $270. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1214 Coolidge Avenue, Lafayette, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$270

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$398

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$450.73

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $450.73 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $270 (60%)

Insurance Median: $398 (88%)

Cash: $270 (60% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $398 (88% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $450.73 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$157 - $702	35%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$157	35%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$157	35%
Humana	$157 - $398	35%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$157	35%
UnitedHealthcare	$157 - $502	35%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$398 - $1,284	88%
Cigna	$398 - $997	88%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$398	88%
Medicare (plans)	$398	88%
Ochsner Health Plan	$398	88%
Tricare	$398	88%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$409	91%
Wellcare Of Louisiana	$418	93%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network	$693	154%
Zelis	$770	171%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $270.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 36430.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 36430.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.