CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $555
Cash Discount Price: $555
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello is $555. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $555. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 309 W Beverly Blvd, Montebello, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$555

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$555

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: $555 (123%)

Insurance Median: $555 (123%)

Cash: $555 (123% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $555 (123% 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 Shield Epn Ifp	$270	60%
Healthnet Salud	$279	62%
Blue Shield Comm - All Other Plans	$310	69%
Healthnet Comm-All Other Plans	$336	75%
Blue Shield Epn Core	$338	75%
Aetna	$343 - $555	76%
Healthcare Partners-All Plans	$459	102%
Alignment Health Plan-All Plans	$555	123%
Altamed Mcare-All Other Plans	$555	123%
Blue Shield Mcare Adv	$555	123%
Brand New Day Mcare-All Other Plans	$555	123%
Brandman Health Plan-All Plans	$555	123%
Caremore-All Plans	$555	123%
Clever Care Hp-All Plans	$555	123%
Easy Choice Mcare Adv-All Plans	$555	123%
Healthnet Med Adv	$555	123%
Kaiser Mcare Adv	$555	123%
Scan Health-All Plans	$555	123%
Oscar-All Plans	$583	129%
Altamed Mcal	$634	141%
Bc Mcal	$634	141%
Blue Shield Promise Mcal	$634	141%
Brand New Day Mcal	$634	141%
Healthnet Mcal	$634	141%
Kaiser Mcal	$634	141%
La Care Mcal	$634	141%
Medi-Cal	$634	141%
Molina Mcal - All Plans	$634	141%
Cigna	$812	180%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,453	322%

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 $555.
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 Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello 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.