CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $968
Cash Discount Price: $1,096
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services is $968. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,096. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2222 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,096

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$968

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: $1,096 (243%)

Insurance Median: $968 (215%)

Cash: $1,096 (243% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $968 (215% 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 215% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 115%). 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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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$42 - $1,028	9%
Aetna	$43 - $1,938	10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$43 - $2,866	10%
Cigna	$43 - $1,383	10%
Devoted Health	$43	10%
Humana	$43	10%
Innovage	$43	10%
Kaiser	$43 - $1,364	10%
Medicare (plans)	$43	10%
Rocky Mountain Pace	$43	10%
Northeast Health Partners	$150	33%
Co Community Health Alliance	$325	72%
Colorado Access	$350	78%
Centura Employee Plan	$497 - $1,498	110%
Denver Health	$586 - $707	130%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan	$613 - $665	136%
Direct To Employer	$671 - $2,484	149%
Multiplan	$1,491 - $2,547	331%

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 $1,096.
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 Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services 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.