CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: University of Michigan Health System

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $178
  • Cash Discount Price: $429
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at University of Michigan Health System is $178. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $429. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$429

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$178

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: $429 (95%)
Insurance Median: $178 (39%)
Cash: $429 (95% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $178 (39% 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.

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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
Aetna $27 - $1,318 6%
Ambetter / Centene $27 6%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $27 - $322 6%
Buckeye Community Health Plan $27 6%
Hap Midwest $27 6%
Mclaren Health Plan Inc $27 - $1,312 6%
Medicaid / KanCare $27 - $938 6%
Molina Healthcare Of Michigan Inc $27 - $43 6%
Priority Health $27 - $1,995 6%
UnitedHealthcare $27 - $1,370 6%
Amerihealth Michigan Inc $28 - $33 6%
Huron Valley Pace $34 - $40 8%
Blue Care Network Of Michigan $36 - $322 8%
Health Alliance Plan $36 - $42 8%
Humana $36 - $42 8%
Medicare (plans) $36 - $42 8%
Medigold Trinity Health Plan Of Michigan $36 - $42 8%
Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan Inc $36 - $42 8%
Paramount Elite-Ohio $36 - $42 8%
Paramount Health Care $36 - $1,558 8%
Thome Pace $36 - $42 8%
Triwest $36 - $42 8%
Veteran Affairs Community Care Program $36 - $42 8%
Zing Health $37 - $44 8%
Employee Benefit Logistic $60 - $71 13%
Point Comfort Underwriters Unaccompanied Children Program $115 - $807 26%
Priority Health [1038] $123 - $1,224 27%
Metrocare $125 - $882 28%
Hap [1023] $147 - $1,408 33%
Plain Church Group $160 - $1,126 35%
First Health $174 - $1,595 39%
Cofinity $176 - $1,430 39%
Confinity Advantage $176 - $1,083 39%
Beaumont Health Network $187 - $1,314 41%
Nomi Health $187 - $1,314 41%
Provider Network Of America $187 - $1,314 41%
First Agency $200 - $1,408 44%
Parkview Health Plan Services $200 - $1,408 44%
Bronson Healthcare Group $227 - $1,595 50%
Multiplan $227 - $1,595 50%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals