CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Range Regional Health Services

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $539
  • Cash Discount Price: $297
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Range Regional Health Services is $539. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $297. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 750 East 34Th St, Hibbing, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$297

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$539

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: $297 (66%)
Insurance Median: $539 (120%)
Cash: $297 (66% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $539 (120% 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
Health Partners $31 - $1,334 7%
Itasca Medical Care $31 - $422 7%
Primewest $31 - $422 7%
Medica $32 - $1,099 7%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $35 - $761 8%
Sanford Health Plan $41 - $778 9%
Security Health Plan $41 - $991 9%
UnitedHealthcare $41 - $1,061 9%
Wellcare $41 - $422 9%
Ucare $43 - $828 10%
First Health $139 - $1,083 31%
Multiplan $144 - $1,123 32%
Private Healthcare Systems $144 - $1,123 32%
America'S Ppo $152 - $1,189 34%
Wisconsin Physician Services $152 - $1,189 34%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 750 East 34Th St, Hibbing, MN 55746
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals