CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $277
Cash Discount Price: $383
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is $277. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $383. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Rush Dr, Salida, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$383

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$277

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: $383 (85%)

Insurance Median: $277 (61%)

Cash: $383 (85% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $277 (61% 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
Kasier Mcr Adv	$50 - $148	11%
Medicare (plans)	$50 - $148	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$50 - $432	11%
Kaiser-All Other Plans	$83 - $428	18%
Humana	$148	33%
Friday Health Plan Of Co-All Plans	$405	90%
Aetna	$428	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$428	95%
Cigna	$428	95%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan-All Plans	$428	95%

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 $383.
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 Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center 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.