CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Myrtue Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $410
Cash Discount Price: $405
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Myrtue Medical Center is $410. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $405. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$405

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$410

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: $405 (90%)

Insurance Median: $410 (91%)

Cash: $405 (90% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $410 (91% 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
Coventry Mcr - All Plans	$247 - $393	55%
UnitedHealthcare	$247 - $812	55%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid - All Plans	$255 - $406	57%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans	$260 - $414	58%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$473 - $752	105%
Aetna	$510 - $812	113%
Wellmark Hmo	$1,313	291%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$1,444	320%

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 $405.
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 Myrtue Medical Center 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.