CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Stone County Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $315
Cash Discount Price: $867
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Stone County Medical Center is $315. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $867. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2106 East Main Street, Mountain View, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$867

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$315

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: $867 (192%)

Insurance Median: $315 (70%)

Cash: $867 (192% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $315 (70% 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	$33 - $415	7%
Arkansas Caresource	$100	22%
Municipal Health Benefit Fund	$100	22%
Aetna	$312 - $1,017	69%
Arkansas Superior Select Scmc	$312	69%
Hmo Partners Inc Scmc	$312	69%
Medicare (plans)	$312 - $318	69%
Medipak Advantage Scmc	$312	69%
UnitedHealthcare	$312	69%
Cigna	$324	72%
Allwell Scmc	$328	73%
Wellcare Scmc	$328	73%
Ambetter / Centene	$421	93%
Qualchoice (Alliance) Scmc	$453	101%
Provider Network Of America Scmc	$499	111%
Multiplan	$809	179%

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 $867.
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 Stone County 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.