CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Dch Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $440
  • Cash Discount Price: $309
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Dch Regional Medical Center is $440. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $309. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$309

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$440

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: $309 (69%)
Insurance Median: $440 (98%)
Cash: $309 (69% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $440 (98% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $191 42%
Choicecare $247 55%
Al. Dept Of Mental Health $309 69%
Aetna $340 - $449 75%
Cigna $340 75%
Healthnet $340 75%
Humana $371 - $440 82%
Viva $371 - $440 82%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $440 98%
Medicare (plans) $440 98%
Simpra $440 98%
UnitedHealthcare $440 - $618 98%
Workers Comp $525 116%
Healthspring $618 137%
Seven Corners $748 166%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals