CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: PAM Specialty Hospital of Denver

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $1,885
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,356
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.18x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at PAM Specialty Hospital of Denver is $1,885. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,356. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 4.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1690 N Meade St, Denver, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,356

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,885

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: $2,356 (523%)
Insurance Median: $1,885 (418%)
Cash: $2,356 (523% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,885 (418% 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 418% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 318%). 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
Galaxy Health Network $1,531 340%
America'S Choice $1,649 366%
Provider Network Of America $1,767 392%
Quik Trip $1,767 392%
Usa Managed Care Organization $1,767 392%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $1,767 392%
Evolutions Healthcare System $1,885 418%
Fara $1,885 418%
Multiplan $1,885 418%
Integrated Health Plan $1,932 429%
First Choice Of The Midwest $2,002 444%
Fortified Provider Network $2,002 444%
Prime Health Services $2,002 444%
Three Rivers Provider Network $2,002 444%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1690 N Meade St, Denver, CO 80204
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL