CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Alhambra Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $865
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,493
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Alhambra Hospital Medical Center is $865. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,493. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 S Raymond Ave, Alhambra, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,493

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$865

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: $1,493 (331%)
Insurance Median: $865 (192%)
Cash: $1,493 (331% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $865 (192% 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
Stewart Mg Senior Hmo $340 75%
Ahmc-Reciprocity-Comm/Senior $448 99%
Allied Physicians Comm/Sr $523 116%
Allied Physicians Medi-Cal $523 116%
Wellcare Allied Senior Hmo $523 116%
Blue Shield 65 Plus $536 - $5,479 119%
Apa Aco $550 - $5,621 122%
Altamed Senior Services $558 - $5,707 124%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $558 - $5,862 124%
Brand New Day Sr $558 - $5,707 124%
Central Health Plan Of Ca Senior Hmo $558 - $5,707 124%
Health Net Senior Hmo $558 - $5,707 124%
Medicare (plans) $558 - $6,112 124%
Aetna $567 - $5,821 126%
Humana $567 - $5,821 126%
La Care Exchange $567 - $5,821 126%
Miscellaneous Senior Hmo $567 - $5,821 126%
Tricare $567 - $4,796 126%
UnitedHealthcare $567 - $5,821 126%
Wellcare Senior Hmo $567 - $5,821 126%
Alignment Senior Hmo $586 - $5,992 130%
Self Pay $597 132%
Health Net Exchange Enhanced Ppo $633 140%
Cigna $672 - $761 149%
Health Net Salud Con Hmo $690 - $7,078 153%
Molina Exchange $698 - $7,133 155%
Health Net Exchange $700 - $7,177 155%
Miscellaneous Work Comp Hmo $755 168%
Ahmc Health $838 - $8,560 186%
Allied Physicians Of Ca Commercial $851 - $8,731 189%
Kaiser Commercial $926 205%
Health Net Ppo/Epo/Pos $1,183 - $12,137 262%
Multiplan $1,194 265%
Miscellaneous Commercial Ppo/Hmo $1,493 331%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 S Raymond Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals