CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $855
Cash Discount Price: $835
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children is $855. 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 1.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1319 Punahou Street, Honolulu, HI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$835

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$855

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: $855 (190%)

Cash: $835 (185% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $855 (190% 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
Ohana	$35 - $525	8%
Alohacare	$437 - $481	97%
Hmsa	$437	97%
Kaiser	$437 - $1,525	97%
Mdx	$437 - $1,040	97%
Devoted	$459	102%
Uha	$592 - $866	131%
Hwmg/Hmaa	$711 - $1,040	158%
Verdegard	$711 - $1,040	158%
Calvos	$830 - $1,213	184%
Mimoh	$830 - $1,213	184%
Pac Admin	$830 - $1,213	184%
Multiplan	$948 - $1,473	210%
Mccp	$1,007 - $1,473	223%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,021	227%
Coventry	$1,066 - $1,560	237%
Hcha	$2,347	521%

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 Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children 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.