CMS Price Transparency Data

Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine

Facility: Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System

Billing Code: 90716 (HCPCS)

The BaseRate · fair price medium confidence
A fair price for this
$208
modeled fair price · typically $139–$477
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$172
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $36 under the fair price
Fair price $208 This hospital $172

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How this hospital compares to other LA hospitals

One of the lower prices — 1 of 8 other LA hospitals charge more for the same procedure.

Cheapest $150 Priciest $176

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 LA hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine is about $208. Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System charges insurers about $172 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Shreveport, LA.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

3 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Humana AetnaCignaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
UnitedHealthcaremajor $222 —
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $172 —
Humanamajor $270 —

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Drive, Shreveport, LA 71105
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals