CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $669
Cash Discount Price: $717
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta is $669. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $717. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 28062 Baxter Road, Murrieta, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$717

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$669

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: $717 (159%)

Insurance Median: $669 (148%)

Cash: $717 (159% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $669 (148% 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
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals	$288 - $760	64%
Adventist Health	$319	71%
Lluh Dept Of Risk Management	$398	88%
UnitedHealthcare	$526 - $626	117%
Alpha Care Medical Group	$555 - $833	123%
Dignity Health	$555 - $833	123%
Epic Health Plan	$555 - $9,616	123%
Inland Empire Health Plan (Iehp)	$555 - $973	123%
Trivalley Medical Group	$555 - $611	123%
Vantage Medical Group	$555 - $833	123%
Molina Healthcare Of Ca	$700	155%
Blue Shield Of California	$777 - $972	172%
Multiplan	$885 - $1,195	196%
Heritage Provider Network	$986 - $1,078	219%
Cigna	$1,035	230%
Aetna	$1,094	243%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,531	783%

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 $717.
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 Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta 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.