CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Slidell Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $400
  • Cash Discount Price: $177
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Slidell Memorial Hospital is $400. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $177. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$177

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$400

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: $177 (39%)
Insurance Median: $400 (89%)
Cash: $177 (39% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $400 (89% 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
Aetna $131 - $580 29%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $131 29%
Humana $131 - $400 29%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $131 29%
UnitedHealthcare $131 - $1,139 29%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $133 30%
Medicaid / KanCare $322 - $338 71%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $400 89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $400 - $853 89%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $400 89%
Medicare (plans) $400 89%
Ochsner Health Plan $400 89%
Tricare $400 89%
First Health Network $430 95%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $484 107%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $645 143%
Cigna $808 179%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $871 193%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals