CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: North Arkansas Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $61
Cash Discount Price: $166
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center is $61. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $166. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 620 North Main Street, Harrison, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$166

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$61

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: $166 (37%)

Insurance Median: $61 (14%)

Cash: $166 (37% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $61 (14% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$42 - $415	9%
Humana	$42 - $414	9%
UnitedHealthcare	$42	9%
Zelis	$47 - $76	10%
Corvel	$71	16%
Evolutions	$89	20%
Summit	$255	57%
Arkansas Total Care	$318	71%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $166.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 36430.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm North Arkansas Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 36430.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.