CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: University of Michigan Health - West

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $442
Cash Discount Price: $245
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at University of Michigan Health - West is $442. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $245. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5900 Byron Center Avenue, Sw, Wyoming, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$245

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$442

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: $245 (54%)

Insurance Median: $442 (98%)

Cash: $245 (54% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $442 (98% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Priority Health	$110	24%
Medicaid / KanCare	$144 - $242	32%
Molina Healthcare Of Mi	$242	54%
Web Tpa	$269	60%
Care Resources	$406	90%
Aetna	$411	91%
Alliance Health & Life Ppo	$411	91%
Asr Physicians	$411	91%
Hap	$411	91%
Golden Rule Ins	$442	98%
Medica	$442	98%
Student Ins/Mega Life	$442	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$442	98%
Humana	$451 - $460	100%
Insight Metro Care	$451	100%
Medicare (plans)	$451	100%
Molina Marketplace Commercial	$451	100%
Asr Cofinity	$512	114%
Cofinity Commercial	$512	114%
Cofinity Weyco	$512	114%
Core Source	$512	114%
Epoch Group	$512	114%
Health Partners	$512	114%
Hlthcomp Admin	$512	114%
Mid America	$512	114%

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 $245.
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 Michigan Health - West 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.