CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Humboldt County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $397
Cash Discount Price: $459
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital is $397. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $459. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 North 15Th Street, Humboldt, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$459

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$397

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: $459 (102%)

Insurance Median: $397 (88%)

Cash: $459 (102% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $397 (88% 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
Great West	$357	79%
Aetna	$362 - $382	80%
Health Partners	$362 - $408	80%
Physicians Mutual	$367	81%
Cigna	$382	85%
Phcs	$382	85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$397 - $444	88%
Humana	$397 - $434	88%
Iowa Health	$397	88%
Molina	$397 - $510	88%
Deanhealth	$408	91%
UnitedHealthcare	$490	109%
Wellpoint	$490 - $510	109%
Iowa Total Care	$510	113%

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 $459.
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 Humboldt County Memorial 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.