CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Abbeville General Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $889
  • Cash Discount Price: $607
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Abbeville General Hospital is $889. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $607. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$607

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$889

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: $607 (135%)
Insurance Median: $889 (197%)
Cash: $607 (135% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $889 (197% 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.

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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
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $30 7%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $41 - $890 9%
Ppo Plus Professional $49 11%
Cigna $57 - $617 13%
Humana $360 - $999 80%
Magellan Behavioral Health $369 - $387 82%
Aetna $393 - $871 87%
Healthy Blue $393 87%
People'S Health $393 87%
UnitedHealthcare $393 - $996 87%
Medicare (plans) $399 89%
Sierra Health And Life Insurance $399 89%
Sterling Life Insurance Company $399 89%
Office Of Group Benefits $456 101%
Self Pay $593 - $622 132%
Med-Comp Usa Inc $693 154%
Vantage Health Plan $845 - $2,240 187%
Gilsbar Ppo $889 - $965 197%
Ppo Plus $889 - $933 197%
United Behavioral Health Inc $889 - $933 197%
Verity Healthnet National $889 - $933 197%
American Lifecare (Phcs) $919 - $996 204%
Guardian Resources $948 - $996 210%
Coventry Company $1,008 - $1,058 224%
Galaxy Health Network $1,008 - $1,058 224%
Usa Managed Care $1,008 - $1,058 224%
Health Payors Organization $1,067 - $1,120 237%
Miscellaneous Insurance $1,185 - $1,245 263%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $1,185 - $1,245 263%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA 70510
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals