CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Salem Memorial District Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $284
  • Cash Discount Price: $422
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Salem Memorial District Hospital is $284. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $422. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in Po Box 774, Salem, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$422

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$284

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: $422 (94%)
Insurance Median: $284 (63%)
Cash: $422 (94% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $284 (63% 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
UnitedHealthcare $104 - $276 23%
Aetna $107 - $730 24%
Ambetter / Centene $107 - $276 24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $107 - $770 24%
Humana $107 - $689 24%
Tricare $107 - $276 24%
Triwest $107 - $276 24%
Veteran'S Affairs $107 - $276 24%
Healthlink $205 - $527 45%
Cigna $223 - $574 49%
First Health $252 - $649 56%
Mercy - C.B. Management Company/Joplin Supply Company $252 - $649 56%
Mercy - City Of Springfield $252 - $649 56%
Mercy - Clayco $252 - $649 56%
Mercy - Commerce Bank $252 - $649 56%
Mercy - Diversified Plastics $252 - $649 56%
Mercy - Employers Benefit Alliance $252 - $649 56%
Mercy - Evolutions $252 - $649 56%
Mercy - Fabick Cat $252 - $649 56%
Mercy - Firsthealth Network $252 - $649 56%
Mercy - Health Management Network $252 - $649 56%
Mercy - Health Systems Inc $252 - $649 56%
Mercy - Liberty Utilities/Empire District Electric $252 - $649 56%
Mercy - Life Church $252 - $649 56%
Mercy - Missouri State University $252 - $649 56%
Mercy - Prime Health Services $252 - $649 56%
Mercy - Quiktrip Corporation $252 - $649 56%
Mercy - Shinesolar $252 - $649 56%
Mercy - Springfield Public Schools $252 - $649 56%
Mercy - Springfield Remanufacturing $252 - $649 56%
Mercy - Sumnerone $252 - $649 56%
Mercy - Trailiner $252 - $649 56%
Mercy - Walmart Mercy Accountable Care Plan $252 - $649 56%
Mercy-American Healthcare Alliance $252 - $649 56%
Phcs $252 - $689 56%
Mercy - Compresults $284 - $730 63%
Mercy - Corvel Corporation $284 - $730 63%
Mercy - Novasys $284 - $730 63%
Mercy - Scurlock Industries $284 - $730 63%
Mercy - Usa Managed Care Organization $284 - $730 63%
Right Choice-Alliance $299 - $770 66%
Right Choice-Regular $306 - $787 68%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Po Box 774, Salem, MO 65560
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals