Blood transfusion
Facility: Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc
Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 36430
- Insurance Median: $405
- Cash Discount Price: $706
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.90x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $387 - $405 | 86% |
| Humana | $396 | 88% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $405 - $490 | 90% |
| Aetna | $405 - $506 | 90% |
| Providrs Care Network | $405 | 90% |
| United Mine Workers Of America | $405 | 90% |
| Lantern Specialty Care | $647 | 144% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 36430 (Blood transfusion) at Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc, the facility's cash median price is $706.00, which is 56% higher than the Medicare benchmark of $450.73. While the facility's negotiated rates with major payers like Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana range from $387 to $405, these amounts are still significantly above the Medicare baseline, reflecting the typical administrative markup inherent in commercial contracts. It is important to note that while insurance negotiated rates provide a ceiling for in-network members, they often exceed the cash price; for patients with high-deductible plans who have not yet met their out-of-pocket maximum, paying the cash median of $706.00 directly may result in lower total costs compared to the insurance allowed amount.
Before scheduling any procedure, patients should explicitly request a "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discount from the billing department, as hospitals frequently offer reductions of 20% to 50% for upfront payments that bypass costly claims processing. Additionally, because the No Surprises Act prohibits balance billing for out-of-network services at in-network facilities, patients can avoid unexpected secondary charges by ensuring their provider is properly classified. Given that over 80% of hospital bills contain errors, consumers are advised to demand a full itemized statement before paying, allowing them to verify that all services rendered are accurately coded and that no unbundled charges or services not delivered have been included in the final invoice.