CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Saint Francis Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $565
  • Cash Discount Price: $564
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Saint Francis Medical Center is $565. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $564. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3630 East Imperial Highway, Lynwood, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$564

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$565

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: $564 (125%)
Insurance Median: $565 (125%)
Cash: $564 (125% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $565 (125% 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
Aids Healthcare Foundation $565 - $576 125%
Alignment $565 125%
Altamed $565 125%
Avanti Hospitals, Llc $565 125%
Blue Shield Of Ca, Va $565 125%
Blue Shield Of Promise $565 125%
Elite Health Plan $565 125%
Health Net Of Ca $565 - $734 125%
Kaiser Hospital Foundation $565 125%
La Care Health Plan $565 - $678 125%
Medicare (plans) $565 125%
Molina $565 125%
Renal Payer Solutions $565 125%
Tricare $565 125%
UnitedHealthcare $565 125%
Welbe Health Pace $565 125%
Brand New Day $570 - $847 126%
Imperial Health Plan Of Ca $599 133%
Coventry Healthcare Wc, Inc. $722 160%
Multiplan $722 160%
Worker Comp $744 165%
Aetna $847 188%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3630 East Imperial Highway, Lynwood, CA 90262
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals