CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: UCI Health - Los Alamitos

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $823
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.83x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at UCI Health - Los Alamitos is $823. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3751 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$823

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%)

Insurance Median: $823 (183%)

Ins. Median: $823 (183% 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
Aetna	$567 - $8,064	126%
Health Net	$579	128%
Blue Shield	$596	132%
Premier Health	$624	138%
Kaiser	$653 - $1,475	145%
Heritage Provider Network	$823	183%
Ahmc	$851	189%
Primecare Medical Network	$880	195%
Alpha Care Medical Group	$908	201%
Oscar Health Plan	$965	214%

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 $X.
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 UCI Health - Los Alamitos 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.