CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Norton Hospitals, Inc

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $1,031
Cash Discount Price: $344
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Norton Hospitals, Inc is $1,031. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $344. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 East Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$344

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,031

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: $344 (76%)

Insurance Median: $1,031 (229%)

Cash: $344 (76% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,031 (229% 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 229% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 129%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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	$38 - $2,648	8%
UnitedHealthcare	$120 - $2,810	27%
Aetna	$138 - $2,231	31%
Passport	$145 - $610	32%
Humana	$174 - $1,372	39%
Siho	$254 - $2,286	56%
Cigna	$270 - $2,048	60%
Wellcare	$410	91%
Siho In Exchange	$508 - $2,134	113%
Multiplan	$566 - $2,591	126%
Correct Care	$602 - $2,530	134%
Correct Care Ob & Gyn	$602 - $2,530	134%

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 $344.
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 Norton Hospitals, Inc 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.