CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: The University Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $814
Cash Discount Price: $573
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at The University Hospital is $814. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $573. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$573

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$814

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: $573 (127%)

Insurance Median: $814 (181%)

Cash: $573 (127% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $814 (181% 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
Fidelis	$22 - $499	5%
UnitedHealthcare	$22 - $499	5%
Horizon	$47 - $999	10%
Aetna	$341 - $814	76%
Wellpoint	$348	77%
Amerihealth	$376 - $499	83%
Clover Health	$499	111%
First Health	$813	180%
Americare	$871	193%
Qualcare	$871	193%
Correctional Medical Services	$929	206%
Multiplan	$929	206%
First Trenton	$1,045	232%
Managed Care Inc	$1,045	232%
Consumer Health Network	$1,103	245%
Three Rivers	$1,103	245%
United	$1,835	407%

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 $573.
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 The University 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.