CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Valor Health

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $1,229
Cash Discount Price: $1,854
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Valor Health is $1,229. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,854. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1202 East Locust Street, Emmett, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,854

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,229

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: $1,854 (411%)

Insurance Median: $1,229 (273%)

Cash: $1,854 (411% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,229 (273% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 273% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 173%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Tricare	$198 - $1,581	44%
Aetna	$204 - $2,896	45%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$204 - $3,399	45%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv	$204 - $1,630	45%
Humana	$204 - $3,399	45%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Plans	$204 - $1,630	45%
Regence Bs Triwest - All Plans	$204 - $1,630	45%
UnitedHealthcare	$204 - $3,205	45%
Pacificsource Mcr Adv	$214 - $1,712	47%
Cigna	$393 - $3,201	87%
Blue Shield Comm - All Other Plans	$413 - $3,295	92%
Moda Health - All Plans	$413 - $3,295	92%
Pacificsource Comm - All Other Plans	$413 - $3,295	92%
Select Health Comm - All Other Plans	$413 - $3,295	92%

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 $1,854.
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 Valor Health 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.