CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $453
Cash Discount Price: $430
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital is $453. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $430. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6500 Excelsior Blvd, Saint Louis Park, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$430

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$453

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: $430 (95%)

Insurance Median: $453 (101%)

Cash: $430 (95% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $453 (101% 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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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	$245 - $574	54%
Medicaid / KanCare	$397 - $485	88%
Ma Wisconsin Replacement [950271]	$412	91%
UnitedHealthcare	$412 - $956	91%
Medicare (plans)	$453 - $473	101%
Medica [900156]	$802	178%
Healthpartners [900713]	$803	178%
First Health Network [950334]	$1,240	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 $430.
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 Park Nicollet Methodist 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.