CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Methodist Fremont Health

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $865
Cash Discount Price: $374
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Methodist Fremont Health is $865. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $374. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 450 East 23Rd St, Fremont, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$374

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$865

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: $374 (83%)

Insurance Median: $865 (192%)

Cash: $374 (83% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $865 (192% 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.

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
Elevate By Medica	$60 - $569	13%
Medica	$63 - $483	14%
Medicare (plans)	$63 - $492	14%
Alliance Nhn	$70 - $736	16%
Medica Choice	$70 - $1,113	16%
Elite Choice	$82 - $1,001	18%
Aetna	$85 - $1,214	19%
Ne Furniture Mart	$85 - $1,050	19%
UnitedHealthcare	$85 - $1,140	19%
Ambetter / Centene	$88 - $999	20%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$88 - $1,132	20%
Midlands Choice	$96 - $1,189	21%
Multiplan	$127 - $1,138	28%
Humana	$483	107%

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 $374.
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 Methodist Fremont Health 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.