CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Ogallala Community Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $1,087
Cash Discount Price: $736
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Ogallala Community Hospital is $1,087. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $736. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2601 North Spruce St, Ogallala, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$736

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,087

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: $736 (163%)

Insurance Median: $1,087 (241%)

Cash: $736 (163% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,087 (241% 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 241% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 141%). 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
Banner Health	$498 - $747	110%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$498 - $1,630	110%
Medica	$498 - $1,618	110%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn	$498 - $747	110%
UnitedHealthcare	$521 - $1,613	116%
Molina Healthcare	$555 - $832	123%
Nebraska Total Care	$555 - $832	123%
Keith County Sheriff’S Office	$849 - $1,274	188%
Apostrophe, Inc.	$1,019 - $1,528	226%
Coventry	$1,087 - $1,630	241%
First Health	$1,087 - $1,630	241%
Midlands Choice	$1,087 - $1,630	241%
Multiplan	$1,098 - $1,647	244%

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 $736.
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 Ogallala Community 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.