CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Spencer Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $390
  • Cash Discount Price: $319
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Spencer Municipal Hospital is $390. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $319. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 1St Avenue East, Spencer, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$319

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$390

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: $319 (71%)
Insurance Median: $390 (87%)
Cash: $319 (71% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $390 (87% 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
Healthpartners (All) $340 75%
Medicare (plans) $355 - $359 79%
UnitedHealthcare $355 - $382 79%
Humana $359 - $404 80%
Midlands Choice - Ilcc $361 80%
Midlands Choice - Morton Bldg $361 80%
Coventry - Commercial Hmo $382 85%
Medicaid / KanCare $397 88%
Avera Health Plan $404 90%
Coventry - Commercial Ppo $404 90%
First Choice Of Midwest $404 90%
Midlands Choice (All Others) $404 90%
Sanford Health $404 90%
Wellmark Hmo $451 100%
Wellmark Ppo $495 110%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 1St Avenue East, Spencer, IA 51301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals