CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: University of California Davis Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $1,752
Cash Discount Price: $1,089
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at University of California Davis Medical Center is $1,752. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,089. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 3.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2315 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,089

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,752

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: $1,089 (242%)

Insurance Median: $1,752 (389%)

Cash: $1,089 (242% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,752 (389% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 389% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 289%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Adventist	$48	11%
Generic	$48	11%
Healthnet	$48 - $1,752	11%
Dignity/Chw	$55	12%
Blue Shield	$112	25%
Pipe Trades	$112	25%
Sheet Metal Workers Union(Smw)	$112	25%
Ufcw	$112	25%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$573 - $10,525	127%
UnitedHealthcare	$594 - $3,063	132%
Blue Shield Senior	$601	133%
Healthnet Senior	$607	135%
San Joaquin Health Plan Gmc	$630	140%
Carpenters H&W	$10,525	2335%
Cement Masons Trust Fund	$10,525	2335%
Delta	$10,525	2335%
Healthcomp	$10,525	2335%
Ironworkers	$10,525	2335%
Joint Benefit Trust	$10,525	2335%
Laborers Health And Welfare	$10,525	2335%
Operating Engrs Health Welfare	$10,525	2335%
Sierra Pacific Industries	$10,525	2335%
Western Growers	$10,525	2335%

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 $1,089.
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 University of California Davis 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.