CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Witham Health Services

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $1,200
Cash Discount Price: $1,072
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Witham Health Services is $1,200. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,072. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2605 N Lebanon St, Lebanon, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,072

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,200

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: $1,072 (238%)

Insurance Median: $1,200 (266%)

Cash: $1,072 (238% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,200 (266% 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 266% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 166%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$467 - $1,900	104%
Mdwise Health In-All Plans	$467	104%
Caresource Mcr Adv	$476	106%
Aetna	$481 - $1,406	107%
UnitedHealthcare	$865 - $1,482	192%
Caresource Indiana Marketplace-All Other Plans	$887	197%
Phcs/Multiplan-All Plans	$1,009 - $1,729	224%
Sagamore-All Plans	$1,020 - $1,748	226%
Humana	$1,031 - $1,767	229%
Beech Street-All Plans	$1,042 - $1,786	231%
Encore-All Plans	$1,053 - $1,805	234%
Mhs Comml Exch-All Plans	$2,772 - $4,750	615%

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 $1,072.
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 Witham Health Services 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.