CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: University of Colorado Hospital Authority

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $1,047
Cash Discount Price: $876
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at University of Colorado Hospital Authority is $1,047. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $876. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$876

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,047

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: $876 (194%)

Insurance Median: $1,047 (232%)

Cash: $876 (194% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,047 (232% 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 232% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 132%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Select Health	$90 - $789	20%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$241 - $5,128	53%
UnitedHealthcare	$426 - $2,519	95%
Aetna	$439 - $6,317	97%
Cigna	$439 - $1,301	97%
Cms	$439	97%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$439 - $1,327	97%
Devoted Health	$439	97%
Humana	$439	97%
Kaiser	$439 - $1,470	97%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$817 - $1,277	181%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$969 - $1,032	215%
Kaiser Public Option	$978	217%
Phcs	$1,377	306%
Multiplan	$1,502	333%
First Health	$1,753	389%
Midlands Choice	$1,753	389%

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 $876.
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 University of Colorado Hospital Authority 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.