CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Oakdale Community Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $1,186
  • Cash Discount Price: $341
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Oakdale Community Hospital is $1,186. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $341. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$341

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,186

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: $341 (76%)
Insurance Median: $1,186 (263%)
Cash: $341 (76% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,186 (263% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 263% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 163%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $43 - $1,186 10%
Meritain $43 - $1,186 10%
Amfirst $288 - $422 64%
Self Pay $288 - $422 64%
Medicaid / KanCare $318 - $467 71%
UnitedHealthcare $318 - $467 71%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $344 - $637 76%
Golden Rule $344 76%
Mcr American Hlth Adv $344 76%
Medicare (plans) $344 76%
Humana $350 - $1,329 78%
Web-Tpa $719 - $1,055 160%
Cigna $784 - $1,190 174%
Ima $863 - $2,110 191%
Ppo Plus $863 - $1,266 191%
Wc Gulf South Risk Srvcs $1,295 - $1,899 287%
Wc Martco $1,295 - $1,899 287%
Wc Misc $1,295 - $1,899 287%
Wc Risk Mgmnt-Baton Rouge $1,295 - $1,899 287%
Wc Sedwick Workmans Comp $1,295 - $1,899 287%
Wc Us Department Of Labor $1,295 - $1,899 287%
American Public Life $1,438 - $2,110 319%
American Retirement Life $1,438 - $2,110 319%
Apwu $1,438 - $2,110 319%
Auto Liability $1,438 - $2,110 319%
Bankers Life $1,438 - $2,110 319%
Correct Care $1,438 - $2,110 319%
Fox Everitt $1,438 - $2,110 319%
Mailhandlers Benefit Plan $1,438 - $2,110 319%
Medishare $1,438 - $2,110 319%
Medplus $1,438 - $2,110 319%
Misc Commerical $1,438 - $2,110 319%
Phcs $1,438 - $2,110 319%
Physicians Mutual $1,438 - $2,110 319%
State Farm-La $1,438 - $2,110 319%
Triwest $1,438 - $2,110 319%
Us Family Health Plan $1,438 - $2,110 319%
Usaa $1,438 - $2,110 319%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA 71463
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals