CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $397
Cash Discount Price: $264
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics is $397. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $264. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2390 West Congress, Lafayette, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$264

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$397

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: $264 (59%)

Insurance Median: $397 (88%)

Cash: $264 (59% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $397 (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	$203 - $556	45%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$203	45%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$203	45%
Humana	$203	45%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$203	45%
UnitedHealthcare	$203 - $397	45%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network	$356	79%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$397 - $1,141	88%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$397	88%
Medicare (plans)	$397	88%
Ochsner Health Plan	$397	88%
Tricare	$397	88%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$409	91%
Wellcare Of Louisiana	$417	93%
Cigna	$713	158%
Zelis	$1,010	224%

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 $264.
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 University Hospital and Clinics 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.