CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Cass County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $518
  • Cash Discount Price: $847
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Cass County Memorial Hospital is $518. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $847. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 East Tenth Street, Atlantic, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$847

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$518

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: $847 (188%)
Insurance Median: $518 (115%)
Cash: $847 (188% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $518 (115% 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
Midlands Choice Medica Mcr $242 54%
Wellmark Hmo $455 101%
Triwest - All Plans $493 109%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans $500 111%
Aetna $508 - $1,150 113%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $508 113%
Medica Mcr Adv $508 113%
Tricare $508 113%
UnitedHealthcare $508 - $1,099 113%
Va Ccn - All Plans $508 113%
Wellmark Mcr Adv $513 114%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid $518 115%
Iowa Total Care Mcr $518 115%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans $518 115%
American Hlth Mcr Adv - All Plans $523 116%
Medicaid / KanCare $523 116%
Iowa Total Care Comm - All Other Plans $559 124%
Midlands Choice New Bus $786 174%
Medica Comm - All Other Plans $1,065 236%
Midlands Choice Pho (Ppo) - All Other Plans $1,089 242%
Multiplan - All Plans $1,150 255%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1501 East Tenth Street, Atlantic, IA 50022
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals