CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $705
  • Cash Discount Price: $770
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital is $705. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $770. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in Hwys 61 & 32, Sainte Genevieve, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$770

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$705

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: $770 (171%)
Insurance Median: $705 (156%)
Cash: $770 (171% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $705 (156% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $385 - $1,293 85%
Medicare (plans) $385 85%
Va $385 85%
Aetna $393 - $1,185 87%
Allwell $393 87%
Pphp $443 98%
Ambetter / Centene $481 107%
Healthy_Blue $628 139%
Medicaid / KanCare $628 139%
Uhc_Community $628 139%
Homestate $641 142%
UnitedHealthcare $770 171%
Meritain $1,185 263%
Cigna $1,262 280%
Multiplan/Phcs $1,309 290%
Healthlink_Compmanagement $1,370 304%
Healthlink_Hmo $1,370 304%
Healthlink_Ppo $1,370 304%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Hwys 61 & 32, Sainte Genevieve, MO 63670
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals