CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: St Francis Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $492
  • Cash Discount Price: $14,372
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at St Francis Hospital is $492. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14,372. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7Th and Clayton Sts, Wilmington, DE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$14,372

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$492

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: $14,372 (3189%)
Insurance Median: $492 (109%)
Cash: $14,372 (3189% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $492 (109% 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.

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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
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $247 55%
Blue Care Network $247 55%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $247 - $37,983 55%
Blue Distinction Transplant $247 55%
Blue Shield - Ca $247 55%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $247 55%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $247 55%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $247 55%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $247 55%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $247 55%
Pace-Trinity Health $460 - $2,608 102%
Saint Francis Life $460 - $2,608 102%
Amerihealth $464 - $37,983 103%
Cigna $474 - $6,495 105%
Medicare (plans) $481 - $6,748 107%
Blue Shield - De (Highmark) Medciare Advantage $484 - $6,628 107%
Highmark Health Options Dual Plan $484 - $6,628 107%
Aetna $497 - $6,811 110%
Coventry $564 - $7,722 125%
Medicaid / KanCare $657 146%
Meritain $1,219 270%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $1,219 270%
Devon Health Services $1,782 395%
Galaxy Health Network $1,782 395%
Multiplan $1,782 395%
Prime Health Services $1,782 395%
Three Rivers Provider Network $1,782 395%
Wc Corvel $1,782 395%
Geha $1,801 400%
UnitedHealthcare $1,801 400%
Delaware First Health $4,833 1072%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7Th and Clayton Sts, Wilmington, DE 19805
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals