CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Lutheran Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $905
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Lutheran Medical Center is $905. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8300 W 38Th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$905

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%)
Insurance Median: $905 (201%)
Ins. Median: $905 (201% 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 201% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 101%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 Perm Hmo $223 - $5,838 49%
Kaiser Self Funded $278 - $5,838 62%
Kaiser Perm Ppo/Pos $282 - $524 63%
Allegiance $302 67%
Cigna $302 - $3,564 67%
Aarp $435 97%
UnitedHealthcare $435 - $1,967 97%
Kaiser Snp $439 97%
Select Health $439 97%
Aetna $449 - $5,077 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $480 - $4,667 106%
Geha $482 - $5,077 107%
Preferred One $482 - $5,077 107%
Humana $507 - $2,515 112%
Cofinity $870 193%
First Health Network $870 193%
Private Hlthcare Sys $905 201%
Multiplan Inc $1,014 225%
Denv Hlth Med Plan $1,142 253%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8300 W 38Th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals