CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Henderson Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $1,861
Cash Discount Price: $1,063
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Henderson Hospital is $1,861. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,063. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 4.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1050 West Galleria Drive, Henderson, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,063

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,861

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: $1,063 (236%)

Insurance Median: $1,861 (413%)

Cash: $1,063 (236% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,861 (413% 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 413% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 313%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$32 - $4,098	7%
Smart_Choice	$32	7%
Molina	$33	7%
Silver_Summit	$33	7%
Prominence	$378 - $433	84%
Cigna	$1,158 - $1,652	257%
Aetna	$1,639 - $1,834	364%
Nevada_Preferred_Providers	$1,861	413%
United_Healthcare	$1,898	421%
Humana	$2,516	558%
Healthservicescoalition	$3,133	695%
Sierra_Health_Options	$3,685	818%
Sierra_Health_Plan_Of_Nevada	$7,328	1626%
Multiplan	$19,682	4367%

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 $1,063.
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 Henderson 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.