CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: UPMC Chautauqua at Wca

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $473
  • Cash Discount Price: $378
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at UPMC Chautauqua at Wca is $473. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $378. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 207 Foote Avenue, Jamestown, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$378

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$473

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: $378 (84%)
Insurance Median: $473 (105%)
Cash: $378 (84% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $473 (105% 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
Univera $32 - $43 7%
Upmc Health Plan $35 - $545 8%
Geisinger $39 9%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $42 9%
Magnacare $69 - $472 15%
Independent Health $313 - $366 69%
UnitedHealthcare $403 - $534 89%
Aetna $410 - $556 91%
Humana $472 - $534 105%
Multiplan $472 105%
Ghi/Emblem Health $504 112%
Beacon $534 - $668 118%
Fidelis $534 118%
United Behavioral Health $534 118%
Wellcare $550 122%
Statewide Independent Ppo $554 123%
Affordable First Health $567 126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,340 297%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 207 Foote Avenue, Jamestown, NY 14701
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals