CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Tampa General Rehabilitation Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $835
Cash Discount Price: $835
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Tampa General Rehabilitation Hospital is $835. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $835. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1307 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$835

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$835

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: $835 (185%)

Insurance Median: $835 (185%)

Cash: $835 (185% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $835 (185% 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
Provider Network Of America	$584	130%
Aetna	$835	185%
Avmed	$835	185%
Avmed - Exchange	$835	185%
Baycare Select	$835	185%
Bright Health	$835	185%
Care Plus	$835	185%
Cigna	$835	185%
Florida Blue - Blue Options, Federal, Simplyblue, Myblue	$835	185%
Florida Blue - Blue Select	$835	185%
Florida Blue - Hmo, Bluecare	$835	185%
Florida Blue - Network Blue	$835	185%
Florida Blue - Phs, Ppc	$835	185%
Florida Blue - Ppo	$835	185%
Florida Blue - Truli, Be Healthy	$835	185%
Humana	$835	185%
Medicaid / KanCare	$835	185%
Medicare (plans)	$835	185%
Oscar	$835	185%
Tampa General - Swat	$835	185%
Tampa General Transplant Bundle	$835	185%
Ultimate	$835	185%
UnitedHealthcare	$835	185%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (Va Ccn)	$835	185%
Wellmed	$835	185%

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 $835.
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 Tampa General Rehabilitation Hospital 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.