CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Belton Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $904
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,512
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Belton Regional Medical Center is $904. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,512. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17065 S 71 Highway, Belton, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,512

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$904

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: $2,512 (557%)
Insurance Median: $904 (201%)
Cash: $2,512 (557% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $904 (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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $240 - $1,811 53%
United $257 - $1,481 57%
Healthyblue $263 58%
Medicaid / KanCare $265 59%
Aetna $268 - $4,111 59%
Amerigroup $268 59%
Unicare $268 59%
Home State Health Plan $273 61%
Ambetter / Centene $344 - $612 76%
Oscar $351 - $625 78%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $370 - $658 82%
Humana $390 - $1,941 87%
Cigna $459 - $3,513 102%
Multiplan $600 - $2,436 133%
Universal Healthcare $647 - $1,995 144%
Corvel Corporation $713 - $2,140 158%
Coventry $743 - $1,323 165%
Oha Network $743 - $1,646 165%
Coventry Kc Mo $758 - $1,350 168%
College Park Family Care Center $795 - $1,416 176%
Cco, Inc. $1,572 - $2,798 349%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $1,664 - $2,963 369%
Nhc Advantage $2,550 566%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 17065 S 71 Highway, Belton, MO 64012
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals