CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Ohio State University State Health System

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $759
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.68x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Ohio State University State Health System is $759. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 410 West 10Th Avenue, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$759

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%)
Insurance Median: $759 (168%)
Ins. Median: $759 (168% 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
United $289 64%
Aetna $418 - $1,350 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $418 - $1,634 93%
Medicare (plans) $418 - $452 93%
Medigold $418 93%
Mmo $418 - $1,384 93%
Molina $418 - $699 93%
Upper Ohio Valley $418 - $1,108 93%
Humana $427 - $772 95%
Buckeye Community $431 - $649 96%
Caresource $439 - $649 97%
Healthspan $439 - $806 97%
Osu Health Plan $520 - $840 115%
Ohio Ppo $626 - $752 139%
Cigna $1,091 242%
Ohiohealth $1,091 - $1,259 242%
Lifetrac $1,142 253%
Frontpath $1,343 298%
Multiplan $1,343 298%
Healthsmart $1,511 335%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 410 West 10Th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals