CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Westside Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $781
Cash Discount Price: $2,870
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Westside Regional Medical Center is $781. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,870. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,870

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$781

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: $2,870 (637%)

Insurance Median: $781 (173%)

Cash: $2,870 (637% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $781 (173% 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
Freedom Health	$111 - $2,350	25%
Optimum	$111 - $2,350	25%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$167 - $2,160	37%
Simply Healthcare	$174 - $1,423	39%
Aetna	$179 - $1,202	40%
Oscar	$206 - $1,575	46%
Amerihealth Caritas	$219 - $3,251	49%
Avmed	$270 - $2,004	60%
Cigna	$270 - $6,802	60%
Humana	$270 - $1,362	60%
Health Sun Health Plan	$274 - $2,050	61%
Aids Healthcare	$283 - $4,808	63%
United Ppo	$305 - $950	68%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$340 - $1,058	75%
Molina	$347 - $2,702	77%
Corvel Corporation	$487 - $2,786	108%
Careworks (Rockport)	$497 - $2,844	110%
Prime Health	$497 - $2,844	110%
United	$579 - $2,020	128%
Plotkin Health	$643 - $2,004	143%
Prime Health Sherriff	$643 - $2,004	143%
Medica Healthcare	$759 - $2,850	168%
Multiplan	$964 - $3,406	214%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,142 - $3,942	475%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$2,250	499%

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 $2,870.
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 Westside 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.