CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: University of Louisville Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $2,161
Cash Discount Price: $936
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at University of Louisville Hospital is $2,161. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $936. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 4.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 South Jackson Street, Louisville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$936

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,161

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: $936 (208%)

Insurance Median: $2,161 (479%)

Cash: $936 (208% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,161 (479% 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 479% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 379%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$208 - $9,215	46%
Aetna	$209 - $1,552	46%
Humana	$209 - $1,552	46%
UnitedHealthcare	$209 - $4,396	46%
Passport	$217 - $4,608	48%
Prime Group Health	$342 - $7,833	76%
Devoted	$372 - $2,764	83%
Senior Care Community Of Ky	$380	84%
Cigna	$410	91%
Essence Health	$410	91%
Va Ccn	$410	91%
Signature	$422 - $4,608	94%
Communicare	$430	95%
Velocity	$475 - $9,031	105%
Wellcare	$475 - $532	105%
Key Benefit Administrators	$533	118%
Cshn	$806 - $9,215	179%
Multiplan	$818 - $8,294	181%
Encore	$868 - $6,450	193%
Health Smart	$930 - $6,911	206%
Omca	$1,178 - $8,754	261%
Corvel	$1,240 - $9,215	275%
National Comp Care	$1,240 - $9,215	275%

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 $936.
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 University of Louisville 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.