CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $550
  • Cash Discount Price: $694
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at College Medical Center is $550. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $694. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$694

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$550

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: $694 (154%)
Insurance Median: $550 (122%)
Cash: $694 (154% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $550 (122% 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
Aetna $45 - $550 10%
Accountable Healthcare Ipa $440 - $550 98%
Imperial Health Plan $440 98%
Davita Healthplan $462 103%
Healthcare Partners $462 103%
Value Options $462 103%
Cigna $466 103%
Altamed $550 122%
Benevolence Healthcare $550 122%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $550 - $2,969 122%
Blue Shield $550 - $648 122%
Brand New Day $550 122%
Care First $550 122%
Caremore $550 122%
Central Health Plan $550 122%
Easy Choice $550 122%
Health Net $550 - $633 122%
Heritage Provider Network $550 - $771 122%
Kaiser $550 - $660 122%
La Care $550 122%
Molina Healthcare $550 122%
Prospect $550 122%
Synermed $550 - $771 122%
Three Rivers Provider Network $743 165%
Multiplan $786 174%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals