CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Boone County Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $484
  • Cash Discount Price: $747
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Boone County Hospital is $484. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $747. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1015 Union Street, Boone, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$747

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$484

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: $747 (166%)
Insurance Median: $484 (107%)
Cash: $747 (166% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $484 (107% 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
Choice Care Mcr Adv - All Plans $89 - $544 20%
Humana $89 - $1,195 20%
Iowa Hlth Adv - All Plans $89 - $544 20%
Mt Carmel Hp - All Plans $89 - $544 20%
UnitedHealthcare $89 - $779 20%
Va Ccn-All Plans $89 - $544 20%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $90 - $550 20%
Aetna $91 - $1,036 20%
Meridian Mcaid - All Plans $97 - $597 22%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid - All Plans $99 - $609 22%
Medicaid / KanCare $100 - $615 22%
Healthsmart Accell Network $152 - $929 34%
Medical Associates Hp-All Plans $162 - $996 36%
Healthsmart Ppo - All Other Plans $173 - $1,062 38%
Health Alliance-All Plans $195 - $1,195 43%
Midlands Choice-All Plans $199 - $1,221 44%
Mutually Preferred-All Plans $206 - $1,261 46%
Wellmark Hmo $411 91%
Tricare $451 100%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans $451 100%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1015 Union Street, Boone, IA 50036
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals