CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $146
Cash Discount Price: $571
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi is $146. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $571. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$571

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$146

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: $571 (127%)

Insurance Median: $146 (32%)

Cash: $571 (127% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $146 (32% 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
Aetna	$38 - $1,093	8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$38 - $101	8%
Molina	$38 - $446	8%
Amerivantage	$40 - $459	9%
Humana	$40	9%
UnitedHealthcare	$40 - $1,123	9%
Health Partners Open Network	$66 - $565	15%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded	$86	19%
Cigna	$99 - $309	22%
Medica Exchange Inspire	$187	41%
Medica Exchange Insure	$210	47%
Amerigroup	$421	93%
Iowa Total Care	$421	93%

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 $571.
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 Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi 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.