CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Saint Luke's East Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $1,023
Cash Discount Price: $10,384
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Saint Luke's East Hospital is $1,023. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10,384. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 N E Saint Luke's Boulevard, Lees Summit, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$10,384

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,023

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: $10,384 (2304%)

Insurance Median: $1,023 (227%)

Cash: $10,384 (2304% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,023 (227% 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 227% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 127%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$257 - $417	57%
UnitedHealthcare	$265 - $11,621	59%
Humana	$648 - $24,575	144%
Cigna	$652 - $6,109	145%
Transplants-Case Rates [5750]	$709 - $2,025	157%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$911 - $9,501	202%
Aetna	$1,108 - $1,924	246%
Commercial-Contracted [8000]	$1,199 - $7,119	266%
First Health [5512]	$1,200	266%

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 $10,384.
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 Saint Luke's East 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.