CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Kern Valley Healthcare District

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $469
Cash Discount Price: $116
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Kern Valley Healthcare District is $469. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $116. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$116

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$469

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: $116 (26%)

Insurance Median: $469 (104%)

Cash: $116 (26% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $469 (104% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$99	22%
Healthnet Med Adv	$116	26%
Humana	$116	26%
Brand New Day - All Plans	$132	29%
Tricare	$386	86%
Healthnet- All Other Plans	$436	97%
Cigna	$469	104%
Aetna	$546	121%
Blue Shield - All Plans	$551	122%
Healthnet (Aim)	$552	122%
Healthnet Mcal	$552	122%
Medi-Cal	$552	122%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,516	336%

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 $116.
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 Kern Valley Healthcare District 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.