CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $472
  • Cash Discount Price: $330
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center is $472. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $330. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$330

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$472

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: $330 (73%)
Insurance Median: $472 (105%)
Cash: $330 (73% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $472 (105% 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
Rocky Mountain $35 8%
Aetna $143 - $615 32%
Co Choice Healthplan - Lutheran Hosp Assoc $338 - $478 75%
Hmo Health Plans $348 - $492 77%
UnitedHealthcare $436 - $647 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $437 - $619 97%
Galaxy Health Network $437 - $619 97%
Multiplan $437 - $633 97%
Tricare $439 - $465 97%
Humana $447 - $633 99%
Pinnacol Assurance $462 - $654 103%
Kaiser $465 - $668 103%
Triwest $465 103%
Colorado Access $470 - $664 104%
Cigna $472 - $668 105%
Foundation Health Corp $472 - $668 105%
Uc Health Plan $472 - $668 105%
Uchpa Phs $472 - $668 105%
Presbyterian Health Plan $1,047 232%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals