CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Decatur County Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $666
  • Cash Discount Price: $627
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Decatur County Hospital is $666. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $627. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1405 Nw Church Street, Leon, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$627

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$666

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: $627 (139%)
Insurance Median: $666 (148%)
Cash: $627 (139% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $666 (148% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $251 56%
Champva -All Plans $353 78%
Everystep Hospice-All Plans $408 91%
Aetna $423 - $619 94%
Tricare $423 94%
UnitedHealthcare $470 - $666 104%
Benefit Admin System-All Plans $510 113%
Humana $572 127%
Meritain Health-All Plans $572 127%
Misc Commercial-All Plans $572 127%
All Savers-All Plans $588 130%
Allied Benefit System-All Plans $588 130%
American Family Ins Grp-All Plans $588 130%
Rural Carrier Benefit Plan-All Plans $604 134%
Christian Healthcare -All Plans $627 139%
Medica-All Other Plans $627 139%
Golden Rule-All Plans $666 148%
Ntca The Rural Broadband-All Plans $666 148%
Cigna $674 150%
Medical Mutual-All Plans $690 153%
Farm Bureau Financial-All Other Plans $706 157%
Farm Bureau Property And Ca $706 157%
Medi Share-All Plans $713 158%
Uhss-All Plans $713 158%
Health Partners-All Plans $721 160%
Lewermark-All Plans $745 165%
Mail Handlers Benefit-All Plans $768 170%
Midlands Choice-All Plans $768 170%
Priority Health-All Plans $784 174%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid-All Plans $800 177%
Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans $823 183%
Wellmark Hmo $1,313 291%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans $1,444 320%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1405 Nw Church Street, Leon, IA 50144
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals