CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: McAlester Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $979
  • Cash Discount Price: $440
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at McAlester Regional Health Center is $979. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $440. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Clark Bass Boulevard, McAlester, OK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$440

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$979

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: $440 (98%)
Insurance Median: $979 (217%)
Cash: $440 (98% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $979 (217% 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 217% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 117%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $445 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $445 - $3,147 99%
Choctaw Nation $445 99%
Global Health $445 - $779 99%
Coventry $880 - $979 195%
Okla Health Network $935 207%
Osma Health $968 215%
Preferred Choice Community $968 215%
Phcs $990 220%
Beech Street $1,023 227%
Cigna $1,023 227%
Geha $1,034 229%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Clark Bass Boulevard, McAlester, OK 74501
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals