CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $2,088
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,918
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Research Medical Center is $2,088. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,918. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 4.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,918

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,088

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: $5,918 (1313%)
Insurance Median: $2,088 (463%)
Cash: $5,918 (1313% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,088 (463% 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 463% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 363%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $101 - $2,892 22%
Ambetter / Centene $145 - $1,379 32%
Oscar $148 - $1,409 33%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $156 - $1,483 35%
Humana $164 - $4,820 36%
Aetna $171 - $4,111 38%
Cigna $193 - $3,708 43%
United $196 - $3,337 43%
Healthyblue $263 58%
Medicaid / KanCare $265 59%
Amerigroup $268 59%
Unicare $268 59%
Universal Healthcare $273 - $2,595 61%
Home State Health Plan $311 69%
Coventry $313 - $2,981 69%
Coventry Kc Mo $320 - $3,040 71%
College Park Family Care Center $335 - $3,189 74%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $374 - $3,708 83%
Oha Network $390 - $3,708 87%
Corvel Corporation $507 - $4,820 112%
Multiplan $577 - $5,487 128%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $584 - $5,561 130%
Triwest Health Alliance $584 - $5,561 130%
Cco, Inc. $623 - $5,932 138%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $623 - $5,932 138%
UnitedHealthcare $694 - $7,415 154%
Nhc Advantage $2,550 566%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals