CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $705
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,726
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center is $705. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,726. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,726

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$705

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: $1,726 (383%)
Insurance Median: $705 (156%)
Cash: $1,726 (383% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $705 (156% 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
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $9 - $1,216 2%
Stephenson Cty Health $9 - $1,216 2%
Geha $306 - $324 68%
UnitedHealthcare $306 - $1,216 68%
Iowa Total Care $396 88%
Medicaid / KanCare $400 - $401 89%
Aetna $430 - $1,015 95%
Medicare (plans) $430 - $447 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $434 96%
Preferred Health Choice $434 96%
Health Choices $445 99%
Amish Hospital Aid $583 129%
Oscar $598 133%
Centivo $687 152%
Midlands Choice $705 - $1,094 156%
Wps $728 162%
The Alliance $735 163%
Ambetter / Centene $737 164%
Claimdoc $882 196%
Nova $882 196%
Mhnet $973 216%
1199 National Benefit Fund $1,015 225%
Allied Benefit Systems $1,015 225%
Asr Health Benefits $1,015 225%
Christian Brother Services $1,015 225%
Coventry $1,015 225%
First Health $1,015 225%
Lucent Health $1,015 225%
Luminare Health $1,015 225%
Medical Mutual $1,015 225%
Meritain $1,015 225%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $1,015 225%
Webtpa $1,015 225%
Auxiant $1,094 243%
Cigna $1,094 243%
Medica $1,094 243%
Midlands $1,094 243%
Multiplan $1,094 243%
Unity $1,094 243%
Crime Victim Assistance $1,216 270%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals