CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Holland Community Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $905
Cash Discount Price: $776
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Holland Community Hospital is $905. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $776. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 602 Michigan Ave, Holland, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$776

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$905

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: $776 (172%)

Insurance Median: $905 (201%)

Cash: $776 (172% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $905 (201% 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 201% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 101%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Cigna	$99	22%
Priority Health - All Other Plans	$110	24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$263	58%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$290 - $584	64%
Ph Mcaid	$290 - $584	64%
Life Circles-All Plans	$418	93%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$440	98%
Ph Mcr Adv	$440	98%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$440	98%
Aetna	$453 - $1,460	101%
Longevity Health Plan-All Plans	$475	105%
Cofinity -All Plans	$635 - $1,278	141%
Multiplan - All Plans	$789 - $1,588	175%
Benefit Source Inc-All Plans	$816 - $1,642	181%
First Health-All Plans	$816 - $1,642	181%
Usa Managed Care-All Plans	$816 - $1,642	181%
Integrated Health Plans-All Plans	$862 - $1,734	191%
Sisco Epi	$905	201%
Sisco-All Other Plans	$905	201%
UnitedHealthcare	$907 - $1,825	201%
Health Alliance Hmo	$996	221%
Asr - All Plans	$1,041	231%
Health Alliance Ahl - All Other Plans	$1,041	231%
Nomi Health - All Plans	$1,587 - $3,194	352%

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 $776.
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 Holland Community 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.