CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Advocate Trinity Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $1,222
Cash Discount Price: $1,005
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Advocate Trinity Hospital is $1,222. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,005. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2320 E 93Rd St, Chicago, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,005

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,222

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: $1,005 (223%)

Insurance Median: $1,222 (271%)

Cash: $1,005 (223% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,222 (271% 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 271% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 171%). 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
Ambetter / Centene	$661	147%
Molina	$661	147%
Oscar Health Hmo	$684	152%
UnitedHealthcare	$701 - $1,387	156%
Advocate Employee	$792 - $878	176%
Hstechnology	$875	194%
Cigna	$1,045 - $1,327	232%
Aetna	$1,084	240%
Private Healthcare Systems	$1,246 - $1,608	276%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,347 - $1,534	299%
Multiplan	$1,608	357%

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 $1,005.
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 Advocate Trinity Hospital 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.