CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Ascension St Vincent Anderson

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $40
Cash Discount Price: $1,379
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Ascension St Vincent Anderson is $40. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,379. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2015 Jackson St, Anderson, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,379

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$40

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: $1,379 (306%)

Insurance Median: $40 (9%)

Cash: $1,379 (306% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $40 (9% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $68	2%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$23 - $1,905	5%
Medicaid / KanCare	$23 - $2,274	5%
Mhs Care Connect	$23 - $2,274	5%
Encore Exclusive	$32	7%
Patoka Valley Tier 1	$32	7%
Patoka Valley Tier 2	$32	7%
Aetna	$40	9%
Ambetter / Centene	$40	9%
Ascension Complete Mcr	$40	9%
Caresource Marketplace	$40	9%
Corizon	$40	9%
Humana	$40	9%
Immergrun	$40	9%
Medicare (plans)	$40	9%
Personalized Care	$40	9%
Secure Horizons-Pacificare	$40	9%
Unified Group Services	$1,471	326%

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 $1,379.
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 Ascension St Vincent Anderson 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.