CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: National Park Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $416
Cash Discount Price: $1,186
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at National Park Medical Center is $416. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,186. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1910 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,186

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$416

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: $1,186 (263%)

Insurance Median: $416 (92%)

Cash: $1,186 (263% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $416 (92% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$250	55%
UnitedHealthcare	$404 - $416	90%
Aetna	$405 - $2,514	90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$405 - $415	90%
Humana	$425 - $436	94%
Wellcare By Allwell	$428	95%
Ambetter / Centene	$466	103%
Summit Community Care	$568	126%
Cigna	$825	183%

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 $1,186.
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 National Park 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.